BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members. The government’s response has been two-pronged: A crackdown on rings illegally trafficking dead eagles coupled with a longstanding program that lawfully distributes eagle feathers and parts to tribal members. But that progr…

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Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand

A government repository in Colorado is unable to meet demand for eagle wings, tails and whole birds as powwows become more elaborate and competitive.

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'Killing spree': Poachers exploiting demand for eagle feathers sacred to Native Americans

America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies. Golden eagles are federally protected but not considered endangered.

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America's golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members.

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The government’s response has been to crack down on illegal poaching rings while distributing feathers and other eagle parts legally to tribal members.

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Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members. The government’s response has been two-pronged: A crackdown on rings illegally trafficking dead eagles coupled with a longstanding program that lawfully distributes eagle feathers and parts to tribal member…

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Poachers exploiting the high demand for eagle feathers used in sacred Native ceremonies

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