Iowa teens face hunting license suspension and fines for killing eagle

Two Iowa teens have been charged and will have their hunting licenses suspended after allegedly shooting an eagle last month.

Poweshiek County Sheriff Thomas Kriegel said that the two 15-year-old boys had been charged with unlawful manner of conveyance (loaded gun), shooting a rifle from the roadway, prohibited hunting near buildings or feedlots and killing protected non-game, according to KCCIM.

One of the teens was also facing additional charges for violations of conditions of minor’s school license and operating a motor vehicle without registration.

The cases were being referred to juvenile court.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was expected suspend the teens’ hunting licenses, and seek restitution for veterinary bills.


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