Wilted Wings: A Hunter's Fight for Eagles

In his book "Wilted Wings," Mike McTee, a hunter and wildlife researcher, reveals a terrifying link between humans and eagles, exposing how toxic lead lacing their veins is often from scavenging hunting remains. He becomes an ambassador for eagles and lead-free bullets, weaving hunting stories and eagle encounters to illustrate the braided natural histories of humans and eagles and provide a path to lead-free diets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2023
Publisher: Riverfeet Press

In this groundbreaking work, McTee, a hunter and wildlife researcher in western Montana, unveils a chilling connection between humans and eagles, while also laying the groundwork for safeguarding these iconic raptors. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in how modern hunters are leading our nation's conservation efforts.

When two raptor biologists unexpectedly enter Mike McTee's kitchen with a golden eagle, the bird's penetrating stare redirects his life. After years of research and interviews with dozens of raptor experts, McTee discovers that eagles across the United States have toxic lead lacing their veins, often from scavenging hunting remains peppered with bullet fragments. Armed with a background in chemistry and a deep knowledge of hunting, McTee takes up the issue, becoming an ambassador for eagles and lead-free bullets.

Wilted Wings takes readers on a journey from Montana's "Golden Eagle Highway" to wild British Columbia and the desolate Mongolian Steppe, where Kazakhs still hunt foxes with eagles. Drawing from historical records, wildlife research, and expert opinions, McTee illuminates the intertwined natural histories of humans and eagles, framing a path to eliminate lead from these soaring icons' diets.

McTee has conducted ballistics studies and hunted extensively with non-lead ammunition. For hunters interested in going lead-free, Wilted Wings concludes with a supplemental section that details how to find the right ammunition for your gun and understand its downrange capabilities.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 141 x 215 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9798985398816