A juvenile bald eagle in Fort McMurray is pictured in an undated photo. Alberta Fish and Wildlife say this eagle was found shot and killed on October 29, and are looking for tips from the public - Facebook: Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

By Canadian Press

EAGLES SHOT

Alberta Fish and Wildlife investigating after two eagles found shot

Nov 5, 2019 | 6:16 AM

FORT MCMURRAY- Alberta Fish and Wildlife is investigating the shooting of two bald eagles in separate areas of the province.

The provincial agency says a juvenile eagle was killed in the Fort McMurray area sometime between Oct. 26 and Oct. 29.

The second incident involved a mature eagle found dead Oct. 20 and possibly killed the same day in a pheasant release site in the Wetaskiwin region.

The agency says there is no indication the killings are connected and it’s looking for tips from the public to help find whoever was responsible.

The bald eagle is a protected species in Alberta and there is no hunting season for it.

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The maximum penalty for killing one of the birds is a $100,000 fine or possibly two years in jail.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Report a Poacher Tip Line at 1-800-642-3800.

(The Canadian Press)