The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) officials are investigating an illegal shooting and killing of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish.
On Dec. 5, 2025, the LDWF was notified of an injured bald eagle at the intersection of Robert Road and Wilmer Road in Erath.
After locating the eagle, during an examination, the LDWF determined that the eagle suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The eagle died shortly after discovery, according to the LDWF.
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries offers reward for shot bald eagle
On Jan. 30, The LDWF offered a reward of $6,000 to anyone with information that leads to a conviction. The reward involves $2,500 from the Humane World for Animals, $2,500 from USFWS and up to $1,000 from Louisiana Operation Game Thief…