You can now keep a dead eagle in your house, if you ask nicely

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is changing its rules about who can possess migratory birds and eagles. This means regular people, educators, and government employees can now legally keep these birds in specific situations.

For decades, it was illegal for most people to possess migratory birds or eagles, even if found dead. This rule change creates a legal path for individuals and organizations to keep these birds for educational or other specific purposes. It acknowledges that some birds are found and kept without harm, and provides a way to do so legally.