Lead Toxicity

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Hunting deer with lead ammunition has the side effect of killing America’s eagles

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Hunting deer with lead ammunition has the side effect of killing America’s eagles

Dan Ashe, a lifelong hunter, emeritus board member of the National Wildlife Refuge Association, and former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, calls for Maryland to join the movement towards responsible hunting practices. His recent article in The Baltimore Sun highlights the critical issue of lead ammunition's harmful effects on both wildlife and public health.

National Wildlife Refuge Association Supports USFWS Proposed Rule To Phase Out Of Lead On National Wildlife Refuges

National Wildlife Refuge Association Supports USFWS Proposed Rule To Phase Out Of Lead On National Wildlife Refuges

The National Wildlife Refuge Association and conservation partners, Association of Zoos and Aquariums and American Bird Conservancy recently submitted a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supporting their proposed rule to not add any additional lead to national wildlife refuge lands.

Supporting The Phase Out Of Lead On National Wildlife Refuges

Supporting The Phase Out Of Lead On National Wildlife Refuges

The evidence of the effects of lead toxicity on wildlife populations and human health has been growing quickly over the past few decades. The National Wildlife Refuge System should be the pinnacle of wildlife protection and conservation on public lands. We must acknowledge the adverse health effects lead has on wildlife, especially on national wildlife refuges throughout the country.