I drove upon a barred owl, which was a road kill. Since I am an educator, I chopped off the talon and wing to show my students. Am I legally allowed to possess such items in my classroom?
Extension
Message
From:
Laura Kammin
Visiting Extension Specialist, Pollution Prevention
Extension-Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program lkammin@illinois.edu
No, it would not be legal for you to keep any part of the owl, despite the fact that it was killed by a car. You could contact your local Illinois Department district wildlife biologist to see about getting a permit for educational display purposes.
