Oregon State Police say they found a bald eagle shot and killed early Thursday in Douglas County.

The state police said the eagle had been dead a day or two when located on Lower Cow Creek Road.

Bald eagles are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Violators can be punished by up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offered a reward up to $2,500 for information that helps find and convict the shooter. Tipsters can contact Senior Trooper Kyle Bachmeier or Senior Trooper Curtis Weaver through a tip hotline, 1-800-452-7888.

-- Mike Rogoway | twitter: @rogoway | 503-294-7699