Lead Poisoning

Federal Premium Ammunition  – Offers a range of non-toxic options. Winchester Ammunition – Features bismuth, steel, and other lead-free products. Non-lead Hunting – Provides information and resources for transitioning to non-lead ammo. Local sporting goods stores like Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops also carry non-toxic ammunition. American Bird Conservancy: Non-Lead Ammunition Cornell Wildlife Health Lab Merck…

California Condors (Gymnogyps californianus), one of the most critically endangered bird species in North America, are particularly vulnerable to lead toxicity. Their population was once reduced to just 27 individuals in the 1980s, prompting a massive conservation effort. Despite these efforts, lead poisoning remains one of the greatest threats to their recovery. How Lead Affects…