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Birds and other wildlife that eat game killed with lead shot can have issues flying and reproductive problems. People who rely on wild game for food can also suffer health issues. Lead is also found in some fishing tackle and was responsible for nearly half of all loon deaths from the early 80s to 2012.

Birds and other wildlife that eat game killed with lead shot can have issues flying and reproductive problems. People who rely on wild game for food can also suffer health issues. Lead is also found in some fishing tackle and was responsible for nearly half of all loon deaths from the early 80s to 2012.

State funds also help private landowners with conservation efforts to maintain or restore habitat for wildlife.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is increasing hunting, fishing and trapping license fees this year. The agency said rising inflation and...

The agency said rising inflation and declining license sales have meant fewer dollars for its Division of Fish and Wildlife which relies on those license fees to fund its programs

See injured wildlife? Heres how you can help. When it comes to finding an injured animal, your human instincts might kick in to nurture and care. However, one local wildlife rehabilitator says one phone call can save a furry friend. Posted: May 11, 2021 10:21 AM Updated: May 12, 2021 6:48 AM Posted By: Anissa Claiborne TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) -- When it comes to finding an injured animal, your human instincts might kick in to nurture and care. However, one local wildlife rehabilitator says on...