One can just imagine what people find in shooting down animals that they see. Some just cannot find anything to do while others simply want to try out new gadgets and stuff like let’s say a new rifle which they can point at moving and living species. While the responsibility of using it is a given, it is likewise noteworthy to know which you are aiming for.

Bald eagles have long been known to be among the endangered species list and while we rarely see them these days, it sort of sound crazy to hear that a child or a woman would shoot a bald eagle at first sight.

Tramm’s son shot the eagle, and Tramm pleaded guilty to her role in the crime as part of a plea agreement, said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Green Bay office, which investigated the shooting. The son was not charged.

Minnesota conservation officers Dan Perron and Mike Lee responded to a complaint to the Minnesota “Turn in Poachers” hotline that a bald eagle had been killed in Mora last fall. The officers failed to retrieve the eagle but did obtain a confession.

“This investigation and prosecution sends a strong message about the level of importance we place on protecting of our natural resources,” DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten said.

(Source) Star Tribune
So the next time you want to shoot at something, try to think twice. It’s not just about the money. It is about the creatures you are pushing further to extinction.