Er, the Bald Eagle was taken off the Endangered Species list a decade ago, Sam. It is currently listed as a "Threatened Species". As far as legal protections go, nothing changed. It is still a federal felony to kill one. AMNH - Expedition : Endangered As an aside, we have one of the largest eagle populations in the US here in Florida. I probably see one once a week - and it is still awe-inspiring each and every time. I've even been fortunate enough to get to watch one fishing a couple times - amazing. I have not heard - and Google didn't list - anything about the bald eagle's status being changed. Should I see such a thing, I'll definitely be letting my lawmakers know what I think about it. Matt