Deer hunters can substantially reduce the number of lead fragments in venison by using copper or copper-encased rifle bullets or slugs from shotguns or muzzleloaders, according to a new Department of ...

ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s been a debate for years between hunters and environmentalists. While some may say ‘what’s the harm in hunting with lead,’ REGI says there’s quite a lot. Lead is all around ...

Carl Batha, a retired DNR wildlife biologist, helped lead the workshop. He said his experience with copper bullets began last year when he "snuck a new .270 in the house" and wanted to load his own ...

Hunters are being urged to stop using lead bullets because bald eagles and other wildlife that consume carcasses left behind are often sickened by lead poisoning. Late fall and early winter is deer ...

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