MBPM-6-02: Migratory Bird Permit Memorandum for the Disposition of nonreleasable bald eagles and golden eagles

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MBPM-6-02 (2026):This memorandum serves as guidance to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) personnel for placement of live non-releasable bald eagles and golden eagles with Tribes with Eagle Live Possession permits in accordance with the Service's trust responsibility to Native Americans.

Publication date

Oct 23, 2026

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Migratory Birds

The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...

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Washington,DC

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Migratory birds

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