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Articles and information on lead-free ammo, tackle, and general interest articles about the impact of lead on people, wildlife, and the environment, and what people are doing about it!
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Nov 27, 2023
Legislation Debate!
Hageman Says Biden’s Lead Ammo Ban An ‘Attack’ On Second Amendment
"Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023." Hageman sees as protecting the 2nd Amendment.
Feb 17, 2022
Bald and Golden Eagles are being poisoned by lead across the U.S.
Nearly half of bald eagles have lead poisoning
Lead poisoning could hamper population growth - (also see research article)
Feb 2, 2022
The Controversy!
Condors still dying as firearm and wildlife factions continue lead-ammo fight
The NRA suggests, condors are “likely” ingesting “industrial lead compounds” - where's the data?
Jan 1, 2022
SportingLead-free.org
An initiative of hunters and anglers dedicated to maintaining our sporting heritage, wildlife populations, ethics, and rights.
Sep 9, 2021
An adult female eagle's blood lead level was 'off the scale' of screening instrument.
Update: Avian Haven reports ninth eagle with lead poisoning
Lead bullet fragments can be seen in eagle with lead poisoning
Scientific Articles on Lead Poisoning and
its Impact on Wildlife and People
Articles on lead poisoning in California Condors, eagles, raptors, waterfowl, people,
as well as lead in the environment
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Apr 6, 2011
Lead Exposure in Free-Flying Turkey Vultures Is Associated with Big Game Hunting in California
Spent lead ammunition in carrion poses a significant risk of lead exposure to scavengers.
Apr 26, 2010
Potential Hazard to Human Health from Exposure to Fragments of Lead Bullets and Shot in the Tissues of Game Animals
The potential health hazard from lead ingested in the meat of game animals may be larger than previous risk assessments indicated.
Jul 1, 2009
Lead Poisoning and the Reintroduction of the California Condor in Northern Arizona
Veterinary science and care has been essential in diagnosing fatalities and treating lead-exposed Condors.
Jan 1, 2009
Lead fragnments in packaged venison!
Qualitative and quantitative detection of lead bullet fragments in random venison packages donated to the Community Action Food Centers of North Dakota, 2007
Lead-based ammunition residues in venison are a source of lead exposure among the USA population that is largely unrecognized as a threat to human health
Jan 1, 2003
Lead Fishing Weights and Other Fishing Tackle in Selected Waterbirds
Studies of lead ingestion from fishing tackle of various sizes in waterbirds in North America. Waterbirds, 26(3):345-352 (2003).
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NewsCenterMaine.com - News Video. Eagles in Maine dying from lead poisoning
News report - Hunters asked to switch following deaths of nine eagles from lead poisoning.
Favorite!
Quick video for tips on making the easy switch from lead to non-lead ammunition.
For Hunters!
Fresh Tracks - Randy and Mike discuss non-lead ammo and why hunters should use it
Check the YouTube comments - Hunters love this!
Testing ammo on the range
Sad... Lead poisoning in an iconic Bald Eagle.