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

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

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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KOB 4 broke the news in Albuquerque, United States on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
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