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  • Author(s): Yarnold, David
  • Source:
    Audubon. Nov/Dec2013, Vol. 115 Issue 6, p6-6. 2/3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      LEAD toxicology; LEAD; HUNTING & the environment; FISHING & the environment; AMMUNITION; FISHING tackle
    • Abstract:
      The author calls on hunters and fishermen to buy non-lead ammunition for hunting and non-lead fishing tackle. Topics discussed include the health risks of consuming game contaminated with lead, opposition to attempts to legislate a ban on lead ammunition, and species that are threatened by lead in the environment. Also mentioned are the wide availability of non-lead ammunition and its similar pricing to premium lead ammunition.