DNR bans lead ammo on some state land, stops short of fishing tackle ban
A new order by the Department of Natural Resources will require hunters to use nontoxic ammunition on 56 Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) where hunting is allowed. The order signed June 27 by DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is viewed by a large band of conservation groups as another step toward outlawing lead hunting ammo and lead fishing tackle. The change for SNAs resulted from petitions ...