Montana Man Faces Federal Charges for Killing Thousands of Eagles and Trafficking their Parts

Montana Man Faces Federal Charges for Killing Thousands of Eagles and Trafficking their Parts

A federal judge issued an arrest warrant for a Montana man, Simon Paul, who failed to appear for an initial court appearance on charges of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles. The indictment, unsealed last month, reveals that Paul, along with co-defendant Travis John Branson and others, engaged in the illegal killing […]

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Symbolism and Patriotism: The American Bald Eagle in Popular Culture

Symbolism and Patriotism: The American Bald Eagle in Popular Culture

The latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report found huge increases in the bald eagle population in America. The bald eagle population climbed to an estimated 316,700 individual bald eagles, including 71,400 nesting pairs. The American bald eagle holds a special place in history and culture and is native to most American states. Its symbolic value means it […]

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