Editor’s note: The writer is a junior in Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont. In Vermont there is always a season to hunt wildlife — there are even open seasons on some species like coyotes, but I bet you’re not thinking that bald eagles may also be at risk. Lead toxicity in bald eagles and other raptors is a prevalent problem, yet is often ignored among sportsmen and state Fish & Wildlife Departments. There are hundreds of studies on the topic, including one by the University of Minnesota Ra … (read more)
