We're calling out to bow hunters to spend a little more time in the tree stand," said Ann Pollert, executive director of the North Dakota Community Action Partnership, which administers the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program. Officials in North Dakota and other states have warned about eating venison killed with lead ammunition since the spring, when a physician conducting tests using a CT scanner found lead in samples of donated deer meat. The findings led North Dakota's health department to order food pantries to throw out donated venison. Some groups that organize venison donations have called such actions premature and unsupported by science. The North Dakota Community Action Partnership distributed 17,000 pounds of venison from 381 donated deer after last year's hunting season, a number that has tripled since the program began in North Dakota in 2004, Pollert said. At least 4,000 pounds of venison were in food pantries in the state when the health department issued its warning, she said. Pollert said her group had been waiting on findings from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has been studying potential health risks for people who eat venison killed with high-velocity ammunition.

Staff Bios

Joe "Alex" Escalante is a lead sales rep, Head of the Law Enforcement Division, and certified Glock Armorer, who has worked for Second Amendment Sports since 2005. Most of Alex’s outdoor and firearm experience comes from the four years he spent in the United States Army. His tactical knowledge and training is supported by twelve and a half months spent in Iraq. He DOES go out and hunt some upland game, mainly Quail and Chuckar.

Brandon began working for Second Amendment Sports in 2008. Brandon is from Lake Isabella, and he has a comprehensive background in sports. First, he was a serious paintballer. He played tournaments and 24 Hour Scenario Matches for seven years. Then, prior to his employment, Brandon was a regular student of the Training Division. He has

Brandon began working for Second Amendment Sports in 2008. Brandon is from Lake Isabella, and he has a comprehensive background in sports. First, he was a serious paintballer. He played tournaments and 24 Hour Scenario Matches for seven years. Then, prior to his employment, Brandon was a regular student of the Training Division. He has taken a number of courses: Advanced Defensive Handgun 1-4 and the Advanced Defensive Handgun Combat Master of Handgun course. He has also successfully

Brandon began working for Second Amendment Sports in 2008. Brandon is from Lake Isabella, and he has a comprehensive background in sports. First, he was a serious paintballer. He played tournaments and 24 Hour Scenario Matches for seven years. Then, prior to his employment, Brandon was a regular student of the Training Division. He has taken a number of courses: Advanced Defensive Handgun 1-4 and the Advanced Defensive Handgun Combat Master of Handgun course. He has also successfully

Brandon began working for Second Amendment Sports in 2008. Brandon is from Lake Isabella, and he has a comprehensive background in sports. First, he was a serious paintballer. He played tournaments and 24 Hour Scenario Matches for seven years. ,