on the off chance that anybody seriously thinks that lead in itself is not poisonous
whilst its unlikely to have a one off immediate fatal effect, even on a child, the accumulative effect is well documented
granted, most research has focussed on lead within paint, petrol, additives to wine etc. but there is no doubt that the metal itself is problematic and has been replaced with alternatives in most instances.
in addition to the plentiful evidence of lead toxicity from other sources, there has been some recent research has been into the amount of residual lead within shot game entering the food chain
so surely its no surprise that common sense and scientific efforts are increasing to minimise this route of exposure,
At present we have the opportunity to adapt and be involved in changes before they are forced on us, the scientific community have already made their mind up
and unless anyone can provide scientific evidence that in fact lead is not poisonous, the battle to use it freely, especially when introducing shot game into the food chain is lost, especially as there are readily available and effective alternatives?
Denial and finding conspiracy where there is none will do us as hunters no favours especially with a public that are ambivalent at best to shooting and hunting. Californian Hunters have had some time to adapt and conduct their own research, taking a positive approach to the issue, what is the problem with us doing the same here?
Lead toxicity: a review
Lead toxicity is an important environmental disease and its effects on the human body are devastating. There is almost no function in the human body which is not affected by lead toxicity. Though in countries like US and Canada the use of lead has been ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
whilst its unlikely to have a one off immediate fatal effect, even on a child, the accumulative effect is well documented
Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is serious and sometimes fatal. Learn the causes, treatments, and tips for prevention.
www.healthline.com
Environmental lead exposure and children’s cognitive function
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
granted, most research has focussed on lead within paint, petrol, additives to wine etc. but there is no doubt that the metal itself is problematic and has been replaced with alternatives in most instances.
in addition to the plentiful evidence of lead toxicity from other sources, there has been some recent research has been into the amount of residual lead within shot game entering the food chain
Potential Hazard to Human Health from Exposure to Fragments of Lead Bullets and Shot in the Tissues of Game Animals
Background Lead is highly toxic to animals. Humans eating game killed using lead ammunition generally avoid swallowing shot or bullets and dietary lead exposure from this source has been considered low. Recent evidence illustrates that lead bullets fragment on impact, leaving small lead...
journals.plos.org
Lead Bullet Fragments in Venison from Rifle-Killed Deer: Potential for Human Dietary Exposure
Human consumers of wildlife killed with lead ammunition may be exposed to health risks associated with lead ingestion. This hypothesis is based on published studies showing elevated blood lead concentrations in subsistence hunter populations, retention ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
At present we have the opportunity to adapt and be involved in changes before they are forced on us, the scientific community have already made their mind up
and unless anyone can provide scientific evidence that in fact lead is not poisonous, the battle to use it freely, especially when introducing shot game into the food chain is lost, especially as there are readily available and effective alternatives?
Denial and finding conspiracy where there is none will do us as hunters no favours especially with a public that are ambivalent at best to shooting and hunting. Californian Hunters have had some time to adapt and conduct their own research, taking a positive approach to the issue, what is the problem with us doing the same here?
Hunting with Non-lead Ammunition Homepage
An organization promoting hunting with non-lead ammunition to conserve and maintain healthy wildlife populations
www.huntingwithnonlead.org