National Wildlife Federation: New Lead-Free Programs at Wildlife Refuges Prioritize Wildlife Health
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
An innovative new program established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reduce unintended impacts to wildlife by encouraging hunters to use non-lead ammunition at seven wildlife refuges across the country. Lead ammunition harms eagles, hawks and many other wildlife species when they ingest lead bullet fragments and pellets as they scavenge for food.
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An innovative new program established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reduce unintended impacts to wildlife by encouraging hunters to use non-lead ammunition at seven wildlife refuges across the country. Lead ammunition harms eagles, hawks and many other wildlife species when they ingest lead bullet fragments and pellets as they scavenge for food.
"We app . . .