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Reward offered for information on bald eagle killed in Hamilton County

Challenger, an American bald eagle, was part of the ceremonies when The Passage opened at Ross's Landing in 2005.
Challenger, an American bald eagle, was part of the ceremonies when The Passage opened at Ross's Landing in 2005. Challenger, an American bald eagle, was part of the ceremonies when The Passage opened at Ross's Landing in 2005.

By Ben Benton 1 min read

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to a conviction in the March killing of a bald eagle in Hamilton County.

The eagle was found dead by TWRA officers on March 9 in the Lost Lake Subdivision area. They believe the eagle was killed sometime between March 1 and March 9.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to a conviction of the person or persons responsible for this unlawful act.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are jointly investigating this incident and seek information related to the shooting. Bald eagles are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Anyone with information on the killing of the eagle should contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agent at 615-736-5532, ext. 103, or TWRA at 931-787-0859.