Our magnificent eagles are facing a significant threat, one that is having a devastating ripple effect on our ecosystem. The sight of an eagle soaring high brings us immense delight, but that joy is being diminished day by day. It is hard to imagine, but these powerful creatures are succumbing to a silent and insidious killer – lead poisoning.

Hunters using lead bullets unknowingly add this deadly element to our wildlife's food chain. These bullets, when left in the carcasses of the hunted animals, get consumed by eagles resulting in lead accumulation in their bodies. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), one in every three eagles tested between 2010 to 2017 nationwide was exposed to unsafe levels of lead. This is an alarming trend that if ignored could possibly lead to the collapse of the wildlife food chain, as eagles are apex predators.

We understand that hunting is deeply ingrained in our civilization, but we implore our fellow citizens to consider alternatives to lead. It is the right time to reconsider our hunting practices as currently available non-lead ammunition is proven to be just as effective.

As we write this petition, it serves as an urgent call to protect eagles from lead poisoning. We urge legislative bodies to ban the use of lead bullets for hunting purposes. Eagles are essential members of our ecosystem, and their decline signals an imbalance that we can no longer ignore. By signing this petition, you are protecting not just our eagles, but the health of our wildlife and, ultimately, our planet. Please, let us come together to ensure that our future generations witness the sight of eagles soaring high in the sky. Sign this petition today.