A Washington man, Travis John Branson, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for killing hundreds of eagles and hawks, and trafficking their parts for sale on the black market. The case highlights the exploitation of eagle feathers, which hold sacred significance in Native American ceremonies. Branson is also required to pay nearly $800,000 in restitution, marking one of the largest eagle poaching cases to date. This incident underscores the ongoing issue of poaching and its impact on wildlife and tribal cultural practices.