Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Iron-Nickel-Tin Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2003-01-10 · Effective 2003-01-10 · 68 FR 1388
Document
Document number
03-518
Federal Register citation
68 FR 1388
CFR reference
50 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2003-01-10
Effective date
2003-01-10
Abstract
We approve shot formulated of 65% tungsten, 10.4% iron, 2.8% nickel, and 21.8% tin as nontoxic for hunting waterfowl and coots. We assessed possible effects of the tungsten-iron-nickel-tin (TINT) shot, and we believe that it does not present a significant toxicity threat to wildlife or their habitats and that further testing of the shot is not necessary. Approval of this shot provides another nontoxic option for hunters.