Before getting into the subject.....Eagle feathers are illegal to own, so be very, very careful if you find one....it's a hefty fine.

I too wish people could trust others, and not have to turn to such tactics, however for those that have trusted in the past only to have a seasons work lost to some d*** tweeker, or loser, with nothing better to do then take something that isn't theirs, I do sympathize!
Until we can come up with a deterrent that is peaceful and works, we will just have to keep our eyes open a little wider to the facts, life is unfair.