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Bald Eagle Killed Near Tulare
Anglers Should Use Caution When Ice Fishing

Bald Eagle Shot Near Tulare, South Dakota

- Reward Offered -

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the shooting of an immature bald eagle two miles north and two and a half miles west of Tulare, South Dakota. The eagle was shot sometime between

November 26 - 28, 2008.

The eagle was transported to Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, and subsequently died after surgery.

Bald Eagles are protected by both federal and state law. Bald eagles are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Callers with information may remain anonymous. Please contact one of the following individuals:

Special Agent Ken Dulik, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 605.885.6403

Wildlife Conservation Officer Nick Cochran, 605.626.3340

SDGF&P TIPS Hotline - 1-888 OVERBAG

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Anglers Reminded To Use Caution While Ice Fishing

Winter has arrived in South Dakota and brought ice fishing season with it. While a majority of the state’s waters are frozen over and seeing ice fishing action, anglers are reminded to use caution when out on the ice.

“We have seen a good number of anglers out on the ice in the eastern part of the state,” said Game Fish and Parks fisheries section leader John Lott. “Cold temperatures are creating good ice, but during this time of year, we like to remind anglers to use common sense when getting out on the lakes.”

“It takes at least 2 inches of ice to support a fisherman, at least 6 to support an ice shack and over a foot for a vehicle,” Lott said. “Just because an angler sees 6 inches near the shore, doesn’t mean it will be 6 inches across the lake. Springs, current, wind or ice heaves all effect the formation of ice and can make ice very dangerous.”

Anglers should always drill test holes to measure the thickness of the ice they are traveling on, have flotation devices available and tell someone where they are going to be.

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