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Can problem eagles be trapped or shot?

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Trapping, snaring, or shooting eagles is illegal, except by permit. Regulations permit the Director, USFWS, to issue permits for removal of depredating eagles “under permit by firearms, traps, or other suitable means except by poison or from aircraft.” However, by policy of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior, such permits are not issued. The sole exception is very limited live trapping or net gunning from a helicopter and transplanting of eagles by USFWS and Wildlife Services personnel. Livestock owners who have, or suspect that they have, eagle depredation should contact the USFWS or Wildlife Services for assistance and evaluation. Live trapping and removal of depredating eagles by the USFWS is permitted under certain conditions, and a limited amount of such control is carried out. Net gunning from a helicopter allows quick and selective removal of depredating eagles from an area.

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