Temporary Approval of Tin Shot for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots During 2000-2001 Season

Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has granted a temporary approval for the use of tin shot as a non-toxic ammunition for hunting waterfowl and coots during the 2000-2001 season. The approval was submitted by the International Tin Research Institute, Ltd. after studies showed no adverse effects from tin shot on mallards over a 30-day period.