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Unleaded hunting: Are copper bullets and lead-based bullets equally effective for killing big game?

• Reference: Stokke, S., J. M. Arnemo, and S. Brainerd. 2019. Unleaded hunting: Are copper bullets and lead-based bullets equally effective for killing big game? AMBIO-A Journal of the Human Environment 48(9):1044–55. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-019-01171-4
• Audiences: Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Jon M. Arnemo, Scott M. Brainerd, Sigbjorn Stokke
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• GMUs or Areas: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
• Keywords: animal flight distance, animal welfare, hunting bullet expansion, killing efficiency, lead and copper ammunition, wound ballistics
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-019-01171-4 (Offsite)
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• Primary Authors: Sigbjorn Stokke
• Programs: Hunter Information and Training
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
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• Title: Unleaded hunting: Are copper bullets and lead-based bullets equally effective for killing big game?
• Topics: Hunting, Anthropogenic Effects
• Year: 2019

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