Regulation & law · 06/11/2017Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approves Corrosion-Inhibited Copper Shot for Waterfowl Hunting

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved corrosion-inhibited copper shot for use in waterfowl and coot hunting, increasing nontoxic shot options for hunters and concluding that the shot poses minimal risk to fish, wildlife, and their habitats.