Sadly, poisoning from lead sinkers and tackle are the biggest killers of Loons by far. It only takes one piece of lead the size of a grain of rice to kill an adult eagle or loon. Within days or weeks they become disoriented, weak, unable eat or look after themselves and their young and then die a slow death.
So OLRA is launching an initiative to “Get the Lead Out” of our tackle boxes.
If you drop off lead tackle to OLRA this summer you can receive a $10 coupon redeemable at the Parry Sound Canadian Tire for non-lead tackle. AND you can enter your name to win one of several “looney” prizes (to be announced soon). The draw will be made at the OLRA Family BBQ on Aug. 8th, 2026 at the Foley Community Centre.
Lead drop off opportunities will be at the Otter Lake Marina, the Otter Lake Golf Tournament, the Otter Lake Book Club and at the OLRA Family BBQ.
