References: Dangers of Lead When Hunting and Fishing

• https://www.ehn.org/lead-ammunition-in-meat-2645108170.html
• https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/get_the_lead_out/pdfs/health/Human_Health_Risks_from_Lead_Ammunition.pdf
• https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/nature/leadinfo.htm
• https://science.peregrinefund.org/legacy-sites/conference-lead/PDF/0117%20Watson.pdf

•  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/get-the-lead-out-the-poisoning-threat-from-tainted-hunting-carcasses/
• https://www.huntingwithnonlead.com
• https://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/education/Species/birds/eagles_lead.pdf
• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/bald-eagles-golden-eagles-lead-poisoning-ammunition
• https://raptor.umn.edu/about-us/our-research/lead-poisoning
• https://parktrust.org/blog/how-you-can-help-save-birds-of-prey/
• https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/article/what-you-leave-behind
• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/bald-eagles-golden-eagles-lead-poisoning-ammunition
• https://now.tufts.edu/2017/05/24/wildlife-killer

• https://science.peregrinefund.org/legacy-sites/conference-lead/PDF/0121%20Rogers.pdf
• https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/toxicology/lead-toxicity-threat-to-wildlife/
• https://www.wildlifecenter.org/critter-corner/archive-patient/virginia-opossum-21-3141
• https://citywildlife.org/lead-poisoning-in-wildlife/
• https://www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/lead-poisoning/lead-poisoning-in-animals

While there isn’t a nationwide exchange program yet, there are a few states, counties. and private organizations that do local exchange events or voucher programs for lead ammunition and/or lead fishing tackle and sinkers from time to time. Check your state at the start of each hunting season for updates.

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