Transportation of Eagle Items Across the U.S./ Canada Border (interim
solution)
The Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment Canada) and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) have reached an interim
solution to expedite the transportation of eagle feathers and other parts
across the U.S./Canada border. Prior to February 1, 2003, the U.S.
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940 prohibited all transportation
of eagle feathers or parts into or out of the United States. The Act's
protections have applied to Bald Eagles since 1940 and were expanded to
include Golden Eagles in 1962.
This interim solution authorizes status Indians to transport these items
to and from the United States for cultural and ceremonial purposes. Under
the terms of this solution, individuals crossing the border with eagle
items will be asked:
- to declare that they are transporting eagle items for cultural or
ceremonial purposes;
- to present their Certificate of Indian Status (status card); and
- to complete a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service import/export
form (available on-line at http://www.fws.gov/le/Natives/travelwitheagleitems.htm)
For more information on the transportation of eagle feathers or parts,
visit the Environment
Canada website at: http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca/eng/sct4/note14_e.cfm
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