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Q: Why is it illegal to hunt waterfowl with lead shot?
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Which type of shot may NOT be used in the U.S. for waterfowl hunting?

Lead (the metal Lead). Hunting waterfowl requires the use of non-toxic shot.


What duck shot for 1980 Remington 1100?

For waterfowl, you cannot use lead shot. Try Bismuth shot or Heavi-Shot. See your local gun shop.


What ammunition can be used safely in a 1964 12 gauge Browning superposed for waterfowl hunting?

It would probaly not be safe to shoot steel shot or any of the tungsten shot out of a gun that old because it is probaly choked too tight and the older barrels are not designed to handle the harder shot. Lead shot would be fine but as you know you can't legally use that for waterfowl.


Is it legal to hunt and not take the animal that you killed?

It is illegal to not take a (an) animal that you have shot and killed.


Can you still hunt foxes in England?

Hunting with dogs is now illegal. They can still be shot or trapped humanely.


What can federal black cloud shot do better than typical lead or steel shot and how does it work?

Non-toxic shot (required for waterfowl hunting) difference in design, including the wadding and shape of pellets, gives greater range, greater lethality.


Is it illegal to hunt geese?

It is legal in the united states to hunt geese with many rules and some that vary from state to state. Generally you need a valid hunters license and a migratory duck stamp issued by federal government and bought at the post office. use of shotgun with non lead shot over water and geese cannot be shot while in water, but flying.


Which bullets still have lead in them?

A better question would be which do NOT have lead. A small percentage of rifle and handgun bullets are solid copper, bismuth, or some non-lead metal. Shotshells used for waterfowl are loaded with non-lead shot- steel, bismuth, or iron/tungsten alloys. But MOST bullets are still lead. It may be covered by a gilding metal jacket, but it is there.


Is it against the law to hunt female deer?

What are you stupid, how would you like it if you got shot? huh? wouldnt like that very much would you? IT IS ILLEGAL


What basketball shot was made illegal in 1967?

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What type of shotgun pellets are allowed for waterfowl hunting in the US?

Lead


What would be heavier a kettlebell filled with lead shot or steel shot?

Lead shot is heavier