Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Bald Eagle Compliance Guide
A guide to bald eagle protection on farms, used by owners with eagles nesting, roosting or feeding near fields, ponds and livestock. Fill it in with a pen, share it with your team, and store it with related paperwork.
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The steps on this page
- Learn how eagles are protected
- Note nest and roost locations
- Plan work away from nesting season
- Keep disturbance low near nests
- Secure carcasses and fish waste
- Know steps if an eagle is injured
- Contact wildlife agency for guidance
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the printable farm safety sheets. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Where’s My Farm Bill?, and agribusiness farm stories.