Nakota Tribe member Perry Lilley, who says many feathers in his regalia were given to him as gifts or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence, at a powwow in Billings, Mont., on April 6 ...

Perry Lilley of the Nakota Tribe, who says many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence, poses for a photo during a powwow with his eagle ...

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America’s golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials ...

Perry Lilley of the Nakota Tribe, who says many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence, poses for a photo during a powwow with his eagle ...

Lilley, the Nakota member, said many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence after it apparently had been shot.

Native American News; Poachers exploit demand for eagle feathers, sacred among Native Americans. Published: ; Nov. 07, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

Eagle feathers play a sacred role in powwows. Poachers are exploiting the high demand. Oct 29, 2024, 9:02 PM. FILE - This undated photo from a court document provided by the U.S. Attorney for the ...

Eagle feathers are woven into Native American culture. ... said many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence after it apparently had been shot.

Lilley, the Nakota member, said many feathers in his regalia were gifted to him or came from a dead eagle he found along a fence after it apparently had been shot.