The Single Eagle Feather

[Hawk]

ETA: Technically, a Native American also must have this permit to possess an eagle feather. Of course, what is legal and what is enforced are two different situations.

42USC1996 and all supplements......

When it comes to my People's religion/traditions all the governments "rules & laws" are a moot point.....

Now, lets return to the discussion as it was ment to be, as it pertains to Clans and Highlander ways.....

Hawk

[WVHighlander]

42USC1996 and all supplements......

When it comes to my People's religion/traditions all the governments "rules & laws" are a moot point.....

Now, lets return to the discussion as it was ment to be, as it pertains to Clans and Highlander ways.....

Hawk

[Deirachel]

42USC1996 does protect the rights of the Tribes to practice the traditional religion, but 42USC1996 is about possession of Peyote. Nor does require a permit for possession of an endangered species body part interfere with said right. Additionally, any Native American who follows a European religion (for example a Roman Catholic) can not use 42USC1996 as a reason for ownership of an eagle feather.

The applicable law is 50CFR22, which does not limit ownership of eagle feathers as a sacred object. And, it does apply to the question at hand, as this is where one finds the option for educational/scientific permits.

Hawk, you are not the only Tribal member here.

[BBNC]

A very interesting discussion. I'm a fishing fly tier and have resisted the temptation many times to take feathers from road kills, knowing that if found out, I could be in trouble. But if I may go slightly off track for a bit...I understand the use of eagle feathers to mark a leader's physical position or rank, on the field, but what about the wearing of small decorative body or hackle feathers under one's badge for a bit of color? I've seen pictures of such use.

[Jock Scot]

A very interesting discussion. I'm a fishing fly tier and have resisted the temptation many times to take feathers from road kills, knowing that if found out, I could be in trouble. But if I may go slightly off track for a bit...I understand the use of eagle feathers to mark a leader's physical position or rank, on the field, but what about the wearing of small decorative body or hackle feathers under one's badge for a bit of color? I've seen pictures of such use.

There is nothing to stop you using a bunch of small and legal feathers in that manner. However I think care and descretion is required as it is easy to overdo these things.

[BBNC]

Jock,
Yeah, I agree about not overdoing these things. I have hackles and turkey body feathers in all colors. Oh wait, I just remembered, I also have a few Scarlet Maccaw tail feathers...a nice blue and about 18" long. THAT would stir up some excitement at the next Highland games, LOL!

[David Thorpe]

...what about the wearing of small decorative body or hackle feathers under one's badge for a bit of color?

Satin or grosgrain ribbon is a much less controversial choice of material.

[creagdhubh]

Satin or grosgrain ribbon is a much less controversial choice of material.

Precisely, David. And a cockade in the livery colours of your Chief is also a lovely option.

[David Thorpe]

Precisely, David. And a cockade in the livery colours of your Chief is also a lovely option.

Excactly so, Kyle...

[creagdhubh]

42USC1996 and all supplements......

When it comes to my People's religion/traditions all the governments "rules & laws" are a moot point.....

Now, lets return to the discussion as it was ment to be, as it pertains to Clans and Highlander ways.....

Hawk

Well said.