Highlights
- A bald eagle was shot and killed in Erath on December 5, 2025
- The eagle died from a fatal gunshot wound shortly after being discovered
- Three organizations are offering up to $6,000 combined for information leading to a conviction
- Federal law carries penalties of up to $5,000 in fines and one year in jail for killing a bald eagle
- Tips can be submitted anonymously through Louisiana Operation Game Thief
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — Three organizations are putting up $6,000 for information about who shot a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said enforcement agents got a call about an injured bald eagle at the intersection of Robert Road and Wilmer Road in Erath on December 5, 2025. LDWF personnel found the eagle and brought it in for examination.
What Happened to the Eagle
During the examination, the eagle had a fatal gunshot wound. The bird died shortly after being found.
LDWF agents and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officers are investigating.
Reward Details and How to Report Information
Three organizations will pay up to $6,000 combined for information that leads to a conviction…