# Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Tungsten-Iron-Nickel-Tin Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 2003-01-10 · Effective 2003-01-10 · 68 FR 1388
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-518
- **Category:** migratory-bird
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 1388
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 20
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/10/03-518/migratory-bird-hunting-approval-of-tungsten-iron-nickel-tin-shot-as-nontoxic-for-hunting-waterfowl)
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