Migratory Bird Hunting; Approval of Corrosion-Inhibited Copper Shot as Nontoxic for Waterfowl Hunting
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2017-11-06 · Effective 2017-11-06 · 82 FR 51358
Document
Document number
2017-24117
Federal Register citation
82 FR 51358
CFR reference
50 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2017-11-06
Effective date
2017-11-06
Interior docket
Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0073
Abstract
Having completed our review of the application materials for corrosion-inhibited copper shot, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) approves the shot for hunting waterfowl and coots. We have concluded that this type of shot left in terrestrial or aquatic environments is unlikely to adversely affect fish, wildlife, or their habitats. Approving this shot formulation would increase the nontoxic shot options for hunters.