Lead from bullets deadly for scavenging eagles
The leftovers of deer hunting season can be deadly for eagles as they return to Minnesota in the next few weeks, the Department of Natural Resources warns.
Tiny lead fragments left in deer gut piles in the woods after hunting season can easily poison bald eagles foraging for food. The DNR provides hunters information about using nontoxic ammunition like copper bullets, but the higher price prevents many hunters from making the switch. Carrol Henderson, DNR non-game wildlife supervisor, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the issue.
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