Bird deaths fuel push for Minnesota lead tackle ban
Bird deaths fuel push for Minnesota lead tackle ban Fishing tackle killing popular waterfowl February 5, 2021 — 8:21pm Text size Copy shortlink: The open water channels around Sucker Lake in northern Ramsey County make it a popular winter spot for dozens of majestic trumpeter swans and other waterfowl. It's also a popular public drive-up fishing spot, which is proving a fatal combination as birds consume lost lead fishing tackle. Scientists — including one who has recovered 17 dead swans near Sucker and Vadnais lakes in Vadnai...
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