#leadfreeammo
Lead poisoning is a significant risk to eagles in North America. Bald and golden eagles often scavenge on gut piles left behind by hunters. We offer free or reduced cost lead-free ammo to hunters in participating states.
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December 20, 2024 at 5:09 PM
This x-ray shows how lead ammunition fragments disperse throughout a deer carcass. A tiny fragment can sicken an eagle that ingests it when scavenging. Visit huntersforeagleconservation.org to learn more about our lead-free ammo programs!
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January 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Eagles are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning but hunters can help by making the switch to lead-free ammo. There are still rebates left for hunters in New York and Alaska. Visit huntersforeagleconservation.org or akcopperammochallenge.com to learn more!
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January 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Eagles are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning but hunters can help by making the switch to lead-free ammo. There are still rebates left for hunters in New York and Alaska. Visit huntersforeagleconservation.org or akcopperammochallenge.com to learn more!
#leadfreeammo #eagleconservation #hunting
January 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Our lead-free ammo programs in Montana and New York were very successful this year - over 1,000 hunters participated! As we continue to expand, check back at huntersforeagleconservation.org to see if you qualify for free or reduced cost ammo in your area.

#leadfreeammo #eagleconservation #hunting
January 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Our lead-free ammo programs in Montana and New York were very successful this year - over 1,000 hunters participated! As we continue to expand, check back at huntersforeagleconservation.org to see if you qualify for free or reduced cost ammo in your area.
#leadfreeammo #eagleconservation #hunting
January 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Did you know that we recently published research showing that lead-free ammo use results in fewer eagle mortalities? Our programs bring net-benefits to America's eagle populations. Visit consciglobal.org/publications/ to take a look at our work!

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TWS Journals
Golden eagles face many anthropogenic risks and minimizing or offsetting eagle deaths caused by human-related sources is often viewed as an important management objective. In 2020 and 2022, we distri...
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