Bald Eagle Found Shot and Killed

Bald Eagle found shot in Dubois County

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

402 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

For immediate release: Feb. 28, 2023

Bald eagle found shot; Conservation Officers seek information from public (Dubois County)

Indiana Conservation Officers seek the public’s help after responding to a complaint of a bald eagle being shot and killed in Dubois County. 

Initial investigation suggests the shooting took place on Saturday, Feb. 25. At the time of the shooting, the eagle appears to have been feeding about 50 yards off the roadway north of County Road 300 North near the intersection of 175 East, which is a heavily traveled area.

 If you have any information on this incident, contact DNR Law Enforcement District 7 Headquarters at 812-789-9538 or 1-800-TIP-IDNR (800-847-4367).  A reward of up to $500 is possible for information leading to an arrest of a suspect.