Lead fishing tackle bans signed into law to protect Maine loons
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Trade in the lead; go loon-safe instead
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Maine Governor Signs Lead Jig Prohibition into Law – Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
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To Protect Loons, Some Lead Fishing Jigs Are Now Illegal In Maine
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Borealis, Episode 3
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Lead Poisoning: The Leading Cause of Death in Adirondack Loons in 2023 - - The Adirondack Almanack
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Lead and Loons The Outdoor Journal
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PDF] Fish and Wildlife Issues Related to the Use of Lead Fishing Gear
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Common loon Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Toxic Fishing Tackle Is Hampering Loon Recovery in New Hampshire
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Lead Ammunition and Fishing Tackle Bans – Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation