They do not breed in our state, although individuals are sometimes sighted in summer. That someone shot one is an absolute shame. If anyone knows or hears anything about this illegal shooting, I would encourage them to call our regional office. Any information we do receive will be held in the strictest confidence. All information will be kept confidential.
Golden eagles are magnificent predators of remote, mountainous areas.
In North America, they are most common in the western United States, Canada and Alaska. The Golden eagle is rare in the northeastern United States. They are not on the federal threatened or endangered list but are, none the less, fully protected by both state and federal laws. The legs are feathered to the toes. Adults resemble immature bald eagles, but the goldens are darker.