Talk:Eagle feather law

All Eagles or Only Bald & Golden Eagles ?
Although the Eagle feather law article uses the generic term "eagle" throughout, just a quick look at the summaries of the laws refered to suggests that it is only feathers of bald eagles and golden eagles, which is restricted - not feathers of the other species of eagles which is restricted. Does anyone happen to know if there are restrictions on possession of the feathers of other species of eagles, and if so what the source of that restriction is? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.203.62.4 (talk • contribs) 22:24, 31 October 2006


 * Yes. Accoring to 50 CFR 22, a permit is required for any migratory bird. Similarly, all migratory birds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This goes for bald as well as golden eagles. Per international treaties it is also extended to eagles from other countries, which are, by these treaties, forbidden from import. Additionally, per 50 CFR 22, a permit is required for non-eagle migratory birds, such as hawks, falcons, owls, evn geese. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.10.91.229 (talk • contribs) 00:19, 4 February 2007
 * Also, don't forget that even non-migratory birds are redefined as migratory so they can be covered under this all-encompassing law. Permits are seldom given.  If you live in the US, the only wild birds / bird parts you may legally possess under most circumstances are non-native birds, which essentially means European starlings, house sparrows, and pigeons. EthanL (talk) 09:16, 7 June 2007 (UTC)


 * So one is forbidden to bring an eagle or even a goose feather from abroad into the US? Regards, AB, Ireland —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.125.55.2 (talk) 01:55, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

Where the Eagles Gather
One interpretation of the Biblical statement that "Where the Eagles gather, there the Body will be" is that location of a gathering of Eagles is the location of the 2nd Coming of Christ. Ref. Mathew 24: 38 & Luke 17: 37

Can citizens possess eagle feathers obtained at this most HOLY location ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.247.22.112 (talk • contribs) 14:44, 26 December 2006


 * No. Anyone who wishes to possess eagle feathers must obtain a permit. This is according to 50 CFR 22. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.10.91.229 (talk • contribs) 00:19, 4 February 2007


 * I doubt it would matter in this situation! But what does that have to do with possession of eagle feathers? The Bible says nothing about feathers or their possession in that verse. EthanL (talk) 01:34, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Comparison of Religious Significance
The statement is made: "The eagle feather may play a comparable role to Native American religions as the crucifix plays to the Christian religion or the Koran to the Islamic religion."

Unfortunately, this is not totally accurate. Catholics hold the crucifix as significant, but many other Christians, such as Protestants, would reject such a blanket statement. The reverance toward the Koran in Islam is mentioned, but not the similar reverance toward the Bible by Christians. Comparing a book with a feather is not too helpful. Eliminating this statement. EthanL (talk) 01:53, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

While the statement that the feathers play a comparable role may not be accurate, the author might have been getting at something more general that is accurate, namely that eagle feathers have been compared to christian objects like the bible and crucifix. The comparison is not made in reference to their role (e.g. one does not literally "read" an eagle feather), but rather the centrality and importance of the feathers within indigenous customs and ways of life.

Many Native American people would and have compared eagle feathers with the Bible and crucifix. It is great to speak to other Native people to confirm this, but for online references of eagle feathers being compared to christian religious objects, see following articles for quick examples:

http://www.newschannel5.tv/2006/3/30/7039/Eagle-feathers-confiscated-

http://www.stevenbodzin.com/shtml/clips/eagle.shtml

http://www.main.nc.us/wncceib/ACT111498.htm —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.10.84.192 (talk • contribs) 02:29, 19 May 2007


 * I understand the reasoning behind the statement. However, the examples used were less than helpful.  The religious significance of eagle feathers is quite well stated in the article, even without the comparison. Feel free to contribute a better example. EthanL (talk) 06:43, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Redundancy
It seems to me that this article has a lot of internal redundancy. Everything should be condensed and reorganized into separate coherent arguments —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.92.67.132 (talk) 00:55, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

Agreed. I will post a template regarding this issue. (I am not particularly knowledgable about the content of this article, so it would be better if another editor worked on fixing that problem.) Thanks. Wolfpeaceful (talk) 17:25, 17 June 2009 (UTC)---Nevermind... someone already has posted a cleanup template. Wolfpeaceful (talk) 17:26, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Moved Questions from Article to Discussion Page
Please make a Talk page: Questions: 1)Eagles moult their feathers as do other birds. If you find a moulted eagle feather on the ground in the woods, are you supposed to leave it there to decompose, turn it in to Native American authorities, or can you keep it? 2)If you find a large feather and you did not know that it was an eagle feather so you kept it, are you still prosecuted? 3)There are eagle species in the world other than Bald eagles and American Golden eagles. If you have a feather of an African or European bird, does it fall under the same law?

I did not write this... these were questions presented by someone else on the article itself. I am merely moving them here. Wolfpeaceful (talk) 17:33, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Article cleaned up
I cleaned up the introduction. It had way too many details such as:

- what documents you needed to have in order to be a verified Native American - where to go to get verified - blood quantum % needed - specific law references - couple more

The introduction repeated itself several times as well. Making it rather hard and annoying to read :). I then proceeded to deleting the whole "Constitutionality" section because Native Americans have many legal exceptions. Such as not having to pay taxes, having their own criminal court, special laws apply to their land, special rights, and many more. This, the eagle feather law, is amongst the exceptions that they, you could say, "enjoy". It's just the way it is. They have been on this land, North America, thousands of years before any of us immigrants were.

I also deleted the "References" section simply because it looked messy and took up about half of the page. It can still be found, should there be any need. To properly "ref" something, you do url< /rf>--Rmhs15 (talk) 00:23, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

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