Is it illegal to have an eagle feather?

The eagle feather law has incited ongoing debate about the criteria for ownership and possession of eagles and eagle parts. Debates have centered on the differences between enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe, vs a racial, ethnic or self-identified concept of Indigeneity. read more

Yesterday during a beach hike near my home I found a large wing feather from a mature bald eagle. Now, not only is the bird a thing of beauty in itself but its feathers are beautifully constructed with ample size and a thick quill. read more