Federal court cases won by native americans on possessing bird s of prey feathers?

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Barb is up on her facts and history no doubt. I was employed at U.C Davis Raptor center for a few years at one time. We handled sick and dead eagles regularly. The repository we delt with was in Ashland OR. and Run by the feds. After each carcass has its DNA registered it is given to Native Americans off a waiting list. Personally I was busted by fish and game for possessing and distribution of endangered birds of prey feathers and parts. After some tap dancing I did beat the case and recieved a $250.00 Citation. They are serious and I do know a few guys who got prison time for this. I can get you some case docket # maybe(lol) if I can find them.Federal court cases won by native americans on possessing bird s of prey feathers?
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You might find it interesting that Native Americans did not have religious freedom until 1976. Until that time, they were prevented from practicing their tribal religions...Then finally the eagle feather law was passed and in 1994, President Clinton authorized the formation of the Eagle Feather Repository which says, briefly, that any Eagle carcasses or feathers that are found are to be returned to the Repository. The Repository is operated by Native Americans and they are the ones that distribute the feathers among the tribes.