It was reporting over the weekend by the Raptor Rapture in Kettering of a wedge-tailed eagle being shot near Orford.
Hunters and shooters donate many hours and dollars on various conversation projects, and shooting such as majestic bird, a wedge tailed eagle is a serious matter and is not hunting.
It is a criminal activity and the culprit(s) must be held account and be charged to the full extent of the law.
SFP Tasmania on behalf of all law abiding firearm owners condemns this barbaric and senseless criminal act.
The culprit(s) are certainly not law abiding citizens and for some to tar all hunters and shooters with the same brush is unwarranted.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Wildlife Management Branch during business hours on 6165 4305.
Adrian Pickin Press Liaison Officer Shooters & Fishers Party, Tas.
