Eagle Protection
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| WV - Eagle - § 20-2-5c. Protection of bald eagles and golden eagles; unlawful acts; | This statute makes it a misdemeanor to possess or barter in golden or bald eagles, and any subsequent convictions under this chapter result in felony prosecution. In addition to fines and imprisonment, violators face revocation of hunting license privileges for up to ten years. |
| WV - Hunting - § 20-2-5a. Forfeiture by person causing injury, death or destruction | Under this statute, defendants must pay an additional monetary penalty in the form of a "replacement cost" for the unlawful killing of certain listed species ($5,000 for each bald or golden eagle killed). If two defendants were implicated in the killing, each must pay the full penalty. |
| WY - Eagles - § 23-3-101. Taking eagle prohibited | This Wyoming statutes prohibits the taking of an eagle unless the taking is authorized by federal law. Such a taking constitutes a high misdemeanor. |