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HIGHCOUNTRY NEWS - To protect eagles, hunters and conservationists rebuild old alliances
Evidence of the toxic effects of lead ammunition on wildlife spurs a search for common ground.
WYOFILE - Citing health, environment, hunters shun lead ammunition
WYOFILE - A biologist who has helped rescue dozens of raptors poisoned by lead bullet fragments in game carcasses seeks to educate, not regulate, hunters.
THE NEW YORK TIMES - After Mounting a Comeback, Eagles Face a New Threat
Study of hundreds of bald eagles and golden eagles show that nearly half of them had chronic lead poisoning.
FOX 13 SLC - Group educates, encourages hunters to use lead-free ammo
For generations, hunters have used lead ammo, but a new group is trying to spread the word about lead-free ammo to help protect the environment and wildlife from lead poisoning.
CBS NEWS - How hunters can aid the California condor's comeback
While the reappearance of condors in our skies is certainly a success story, the endangered birds are still struggling. Researchers eventually learned why.
THE FILLMORE GAZETTE - Feeding the Birds and Making Sense of Non- Lead Ammunition
Making the switch to non-lead provides a clean source of food for condors and other scavenging raptors that frequent the area.
GEAR JUNKIE - Eagle Poisoned to Death: A Hunter’s Call for Unleaded Ammo
Lead-based ammunition leaves behind residues in carcasses that are toxic to golden eagles and other species. Hunters can make a difference by choosing non-lead alternatives.
THE WILLIAMS LAKE TRIBUNE - Rescued bald eagle that came to life in 100 Mile man’s car had lead poisoning
A bald eagle rescued from the side of Highway 97 last week was suffering from lead poisoning.
THE MINER - Outdoors Briefs: Arizona Game and Fish Department asks hunters to use non-lead ammo to help save condors
Arizona hunters are being asked to help reduce lead exposure for endangered California condors by using free non-lead ammo.
RAVALLI REPUBLIC - From the Teller: Golden Eagles are impressive predators
Working on a wildlife refuge often provides a glimpse of how unforgiving nature is when it comes to predator-prey relationships.