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What About Harassment of Eagles?

Federal and state law prohibit the deliberate harassment of eagles. The relevant State law is RCW 77.15.130 (regarding harm of protected wildlife). The relevant Federal laws are: USC Title 16 Chapter 5A Subchapter II Section 668 (Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Rule, which primarily addresses physical possession of live or dead birds or nests or eggs), the Endangered Species Act (USC Title 16 Chapter 35 Section 1538, which prohibits "take", which has been interpreted to include harassment), and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (USC Title 16 Chapter 7 Subchapter II Section 703). If deliberate eagle harassment is suspected, please call Washington State Patrol and ask to have a wildlife enforcement officer dispatched.