{"product_id":"wilted-wings","title":"Wilted Wings: A Hunter's Fight for Eagles","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e2023 WESTERN WRITERS OF AMERICA SPUR AWARD FINALIST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this groundbreaking work, McTee, a hunter and wildlife researcher in western\r\nMontana, exposes a terrifying link between humans and eagles, while building\r\nthe framework for how to safeguard these iconic raptors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHighly recommended for anyone interested in how modern hunters are leading our nation’s conservation efforts.  —Montana Outdoors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen two raptor biologists unexpectedly walk into Mike\r\nMcTee’s kitchen with a golden eagle, the bird’s penetrating stare redirects his life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter years of research and speaking with dozens of raptor\r\nexperts, McTee discovers eagles across the United States have toxic lead lacing\r\ntheir veins, often from scavenging hunting remains peppered with bullet\r\nfragments. Armed with a background in chemistry and a deep knowledge of hunting,\r\nMcTee latches to the issue, becoming an ambassador for eagles and lead-free\r\nbullets.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeaving hunting stories and eagle encounters, \u003ci\u003eWilted\r\nWings\u003c\/i\u003e flies readers from Montana’s “Golden Eagle Highway” to wild British Columbia, and to the desolate\r\nMongolian Steppe, where Kazakhs still hunt foxes with eagles. Drawing from\r\nhistorical records, wildlife research, and expert opinions, McTee illuminates\r\nthe braided natural histories of humans and eagles, framing a path that would strip\r\nlead from the diets of these soaring icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcTee\r\nhas conducted ballistics studies and hunted extensively with non-lead\r\nammunition. For hunters interested in going lead-free, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilted Wings\u003c\/i\u003e finishes with a supplemental section that\r\ndetails how to find the right ammunition for your gun and understand its\r\ndownrange capabilities.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Couverture souple","offer_id":46425493471442,"sku":"9798985398816","price":27.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_245ac187-7303-46d1-84eb-ce4be2354e07.jpg?v=1762357937","url":"https:\/\/iandigo.com\/fr\/products\/wilted-wings","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}