Under a new pilot program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will offer rebates to hunters who voluntarily make the switch to non-lead ammo on seven NWRs.⁠ ⁠ Many of America’s hunters oppose bans on lead ammunition because of the higher cost of non-lead alternatives. Meanwhile, federal wildlife managers point to a growing body of research that shows the negative impacts of lead ammunition on fish and wildlife, and they’re looking for ways to cut down on the amount of lead that ends up in public lands and waters. So, instead of forcing hunters to quit using lead, the Feds are taking a new approach: paying them to quit.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #hunting #huntingseason #hunter #hunters #leadban #ammunition #deerhunting #deerseason #outdoors #nature #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: N. Lewis / nationalparkservice⁠ Story by: dac.collins