More on eagle feathers
From the American Eagle Feather Law;
Anyone who possesses an eagle feather, and doesn’t meet the requirements, could face fines up to $100,000 and a year in prison. A second offense is upgraded from a misdemeanor to a felony, and carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The act also provides for a civil penalty of up to $5,000.
And under Canadian law;
[Canada Wildlife Act 33 2)] A person commits an offence if the person has dead wildlife or a part of any wildlife in his or her possession except as authorized under a licence or permit or as provided by regulation.
In Canada, however, getting a permit is not restricted to members of First Nations, but to sell eagle feathers is still considered a criminal offence. Also, in order to keep an eagle feather found in nature, or parts of a dead eagle found somewhere in Canada, said feather or eagle has to be brought to the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources.
According to a binational agreement, Native Americans/First Nations individuals are permitted to travel with eagle feathers to and from respective country. Inuit and Métis individuals, however, are excluded from said agreement.
