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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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Mar 6, 2020
Eight Bald Eagle deaths in Maine due to lead poisoning
Hunters being encouraged to go 'lead free' due to lead poisoning in Bald Eagles
Hunters are being asked to make the switch following the deaths of eight eagles from lead poisoning.
Mar 5, 2020
Bald Eagles dying from lead poisoning
Hunters being encouraged to go 'lead free' after eight Bald Eagles die.
Hunters are being asked to make the switch following the deaths of eight eagles from lead poisoning in Maine.
Jan 1, 2020
Great advice from Arizona Game and Fish!
Make the Switch to Non-Lead Ammunition
Three P's of Non-Lead Ammo: Precision, Performance, Price.
Jan 1, 2020
Take the Alaska Copper Challenge and Get Cash!
In Alaska, non-lead Ammo is Eligible for the Rebate Program!
Jun 1, 2019
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Non-Lead Hunting Education for New and Experienced Hunters
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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).
Videos Related to the
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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.
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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
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Testing ammo on the range
Sad... Lead poisoning in an iconic Bald Eagle.