Lead shot in dogs:  I believe the Sierra Club argument against lead shot is science based.  Metals and other chemicals eventually bread down and end up in the water and soil and in the flesh of fish and other animals from lead-shot and lead sinkers.  Eagles test positive for lead and the California Condor was threatened with extinction from eating animals containing lead ammunition.  On a deeply personal level, and what I included when I wrote to my representatives, is an Xray on our rescued dog Bandy, showed his body riddled with BB type particles found in bird shot.  Our veterinarian said this was common in dogs in Southern Iowa. 
 
I'm pro responsible hunting. I compare the anti biotic and other chemical tainted flesh of factory farm animals raised in cruel, inhumane conditions to the flesh of free range wildlife--living free until death, but some will contain lead in their flesh.
 
I have learned a lot from all of your research and thoughtful conservations.  I don't want lead, a toxic material, in my environment.  Thanks for your information.  Phyllis
 
I'm NOT "assuming" anything, Jane.  I was noting what I thought should be a key point to document if one is making the case against lead shot.  Just because I have fired a shotgun at game birds in years past, and appreciate the hunting experience, one should not assume that I support the use of lead shot in hunting of mourning doves. 
 
Bill

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