Mary Schneider is the lead surveillance program manager in the state Section of Epidemiology. She said that lead bullets leave fragments of lead in game meat upon the bullet making contact with the animal.
This is only part of all the types of possible lead exposure. Schneider said that when it comes to adults, the vast majority of elevated lead levels is a result of occupational hazards where people are exposed to lead products on a daily basis. She provided the most recent data from the U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It shows that in , Schneider said the CDC standard for elevated lead levels in the blood is five micrograms per deciliter.
She explained that is five millionths of a gram for about every half a cup of blood — so even a little makes a difference she said. Of those children tested, 2. Thomas is the non-lead outreach coordinator with the Institute of Wildlife Studies based in California.
He said the organization has been working with hunting clubs and groups to discuss the benefits of non-lead ammunition since Thomas said the institute does a lot of work with wildlife biologists including the affects of lead exposure to raptors — which include species like condors and bald eagles which he said are sensitive to the effects of lead in their system. Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists confirmed that while fish make up a large part of their diet, bald eagles and other species in Alaska do scavenge for food as well.
However, some acknowledged that copper ammunition is superior. Thomas confirmed that copper ammunition is more expensive. However, he pointed out that when hunters prepare to take an animal they take on a few costs. Thomas recommended that hunters considering the switch to non-lead use their lead bullets at the range to practice technique.
However, before leaving the range, he said they should dial their scopes in with a few copper bullets. Skip to content. Skywatch Alaska. Athlete Of The Week. Telling Alaska's Story. Stream Us On VUit. Connect With Us. In , the guidance was that each agent and officer would need rounds per year to meet these requirements. Smullen says there are special agents and 23 enforcement officers, bringing the total number of OLE agents to NOAA officers and agents enforce the nation's ocean and fishing laws to ensure a level playing field for fishermen and to protect marine species like whales, dolphins and turtles.
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