{"id":26030,"date":"2023-12-08T14:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=26030"},"modified":"2023-12-08T14:10:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:10:02","slug":"learn-about-lead-avoiding-lead-ingestion-in-wild-game-wild-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/learn-about-lead-avoiding-lead-ingestion-in-wild-game-wild-bulletin\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn About Lead: Avoiding Lead Ingestion in Wild Game, Wild Bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wild Bulletin<\/u><\/a>, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife<\/em>: Did you know that wild game shot with lead ammunition can sometimes contain lead fragments all the way to the dinner table? Adopting different shot placement and butchering techniques can help alleviate the problem.<\/p>\n

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An X-ray of lead ingested by an animal.<\/p><\/div>\n

When shooting:\u00a0<\/strong>Avoid shooting animals in heavily boned areas, such as the front shoulders, as this is more likely to cause bullet fragmentation. Instead, shoot animals in softer tissue, such as around the heart and lungs, to decrease fragmentation.<\/p>\n

When butchering:<\/strong>\u00a0Carefully observe the wound channel in the animal and generously trim away any meat that shows bullet trauma. This will help keep fragments out of your finished meat product. Properly dispose of your trimmed meat by sending it to the local landfill or burying it on private property.<\/p>\n

Looking for another way for you and your family to avoid ingesting lead fragments? Talk to your local retailer about finding a nontoxic ammunition that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

To learn more please visit DNR: Effects of lead on wildlife<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to Wild Bulletin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Resources:
\n<\/strong>Hunting Guide for 2023-2024<\/a>, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
\nHow to Score Your White-tailed Deer<\/a>, video, The Education Store, Purdue Extension Resource Center
\nWhite-Tailed Deer Post Harvest Collection<\/a>, video, The Education Store
\nAge Determination in White-tailed Deer<\/a>, video, The Education Store
\nHow to Build a Plastic Mesh Deer Exclusion Fence<\/a>, The Education Store
\nManaging Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer<\/a>, The Education Store
\nBovine Tuberculosis in Wild White-tailed Deer<\/a>, The Education Store
\nHelp With Wild Turkey Populations<\/a>, Video, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel
\nTurkey Brood Reporting<\/a>, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
\nWild Turkey<\/a>, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
\nWild Turkey Hunting Biology and Management<\/a>, Indian Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
\nSubscribe to Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources YouTube Channel<\/a>, Wildlife Playlist<\/p>\n

Indiana Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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