Overview | About HawkWatch International
Policy Statement | Bibliography
Lead & Wildlife Bibliography (PDF file ~41kb)

The official position of HawkWatch International (HWI) in regard to the sports of
hunting and fishing is neutral, as HWI neither promotes nor condemns the practices.
HWI recognizes the contributions of individual outdoor enthusiasts as well as hunting
and fishing organizations promoting the conservation and preservation of wild lands and
animals.

Because HWI is dedicated to the conservation of raptor populations, we address
actions that may have potential impacts on hawks, eagles, falcons, and other birds of
prey. The use of lead-based ammunition and tackle has been shown to result in
secondary poisoning in certain species of raptors. Therefore, HWI supports voluntary
cooperation of hunters and fishers in the use of alternatives to lead ammunition and tackle
to minimize impacts of lead on non-game species.