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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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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
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.
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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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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Sad... Lead poisoning in an iconic Bald Eagle.