Lead pellets can contaminate meat, especially with body shots where the pellet fragments or remains inside. The safest approach is to aim for headshots, since they minimize contact with edible meat. If you take a body shot, it’s best to cut well around the wound - at least a couple of inches - and avoid eating any nearby organs. You might also consider switching to lead-free pellets if possible. Many hunters follow these steps to keep their game meat safe when eating it regularly. Stay safe out there!Hello fellow airhunters,
(I am dutch so please go easy on my spelling and Grammar)
It might have been discussed before, haven't found it though... I have a question about lead in the quarry that we hunt for food. For example, wood pigeons. Of course, if the goal is to eat it, you'll allways go for a headshot. But what if you hit it in the torso (heart/lung shot), is it stil safe to eat it? Clearly this depends, among other factors, if it was a pass-through and if the projectile staid in the body, how much it shattered. Of course it also depends on how frequently you eat airhunted quarry.
I am not so much looking for opinions, but more kind of knowledge-based answers. Maybe you guys can point me to some useful articles?
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts in advance and kind regards from the Netherlands.
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