Maine Warden Service Investigating Shooting of Bald Eagle

The Maine Warden Service is investigating the shooting death of a female bald eagle east of Moosehead Lake.

Wardens say the adult eagle was found dead on April 15 beside a logging road in Days Academy Grant.

A concerned sportsman reported it to game wardens which responded and collected the bald eagle.

The eagle was taken to Avian Haven in Freedom, where an examination revealed it had been shot. It is believed to have been killed in early April.

The Maine Warden Service is looking for any information related to the senseless killing of this Bald Eagle. Those with information are asked to call Operation Game Thief at 1800-ALERT-US (207-287-6057) or Public Safety Dispatch in Bangor at 1-800-432-7381 (207-973-3700).