The government’s response has been two-pronged: A crackdown on rings illegally trafficking dead eagles coupled with a longstanding program that lawfully distributes eagle feathers and parts to tribal ...

The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is banned by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, officials say.

Fifteen eagle feathers were blessed in a traditional Blackfoot ceremony Tuesday before being distributed to all Calgary Police Service (CPS) facilities to add to the religious and cultural options ...