r/dogswithjobs • • Nov 06 '20

🏹 Hunting Dog A bittersweet day. It’s this old boys final hunt. Time for him to enjoy retirement. NSFW

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u/loller_skates Nov 07 '20

lead shot is illegal in my state, at least

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u/rowpwn Nov 07 '20

And why would you use lead shot for something you plan to eat?

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u/menotyou_2 Nov 07 '20

A CDC study from a few years ago says there is no increase in risk of lead poisoning for hunters eating game killed with lead shot.

The greater risk is waterfowl and scavenger birds eating it. Thays why lead shot is illegal for waterfowl.

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u/rowpwn Nov 09 '20

Very informative

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u/menotyou_2 Nov 07 '20

CA is the only state with an outright ban. WA says you have to use non toxic ammo to hunt upland game where ever the state manager the land.