Bench-Talk

 If any of you remember I blogged about News that caught my eye some time ago in reference to the California Condor and use of Lead. Well here is a exert I just got from the NRA and its here in Minnesota now.The tree huggers just don't give up. Don't let your guard down its coming to your state next. Can you see now why its rather important who you vote for ?

Lead Shot Ban Heads to Senate Floor in Minnesota!

Please Make Your Voice Heard Today!

The Senate Omnibus Game and Fish Bill, introduced by State Senator Satveer Chaudhary (DFL-50), will be heard on the Senate floor any day.

Senate File 3385 contains a harmful provision that would ban the use of lead shot for hunting small game on public lands in Minnesota.  Lead alternatives are extremely expensive and have reduced capabilities, which would only increase wounding rates of game animals.  There has been no science-based evidence that lead shot has been a problem in Minnesota. 

As Senate File 3385 will be heard any day on the Senate floor, it is important that our opposition to this anti-hunting measure be known.? Please contact State Senator Chaudhary, the bill sponsor, at (651) 296-4334 or email him at sen.satveer.chaudhary@senate.mn and respectfully urge him to make the necessary changes and remove the lead ban from Senate File 3385.

 Hi Stan,

 South Dakota has banned the use of lead shot on most of it's public lands many years ago after finding lead poisoning in waterfowl caused by the digestion of lead.  On the Missouri River there was a large number of geese that died from lead poisoning in the 80's.  It wasn't a pretty sight to say the least.  I haven't shot lead through my shotgun for many years and use steel shot exclusively for pheasants since 99% of my hunting is on public land.  Personally I've been happy with the performance of steel shot and the improvements that the industry has made since it's original introduction.  You are correct, Bismuth, Tungsten and other alloys being used are superior to steel but are cost prohibitve to use (by me anyway).

 Thanks for the posting my friend,  Todd