EPA bans lead shot for depredation permits

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by King Brown

I take no pleasure in being contrary. My civil liberties credentials are as good as most. I'm liberal on some issues, conservative on others, so don't brand me. I have participated in the shooting sports at provincial, national and international levels. I have a modest income as freelancer and will work until I drop. Non-tox is no hardship for me waterfowling nor would it be for upland; my priorities are clear for my sport.

But that's me, what about others? The fact that some members regularly attend shoots and shows over the broad expanses of our countries and shoot more in a week than I would in years evinces the notion that the emotional and financial injury of looming lead bans in hunting and fishing will be accommodated in the same way we've muddled through in the past. Guys who can afford better than steel puzzle me.

Well King last year I fired nearly a 1000 shotgun rounds while crow hunting, more than 600 2 7/8" 10ga. Waterfowling I am lucky if I shoot 150 rounds a year. If/when steel shot is mandated for the general hunting season what are my choices when it comes to crow shooting? Cheap steel rounds through an Remington 870 or about $3000 worth of Non-Toxic shot through the old doubles annually. You basing your point of view on the financial numbers represented by your low volume of shooting.