Nontoxic Shot


Shot made from materials like steel, tungsten, or bismuth instead of lead, commonly required for waterfowl hunts.

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Lead-Free Ammunition


Bullets or shot made from alternative metals like copper or steel, reducing lead contamination in...


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Migratory Game Birds


Bird species that migrate across states or countries, such as ducks, geese, and doves; regulated ...


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Steel Shot


Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently th...


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Waterfowl Season


The regulated period for hunting ducks, geese, and other migratory waterfowl; often requires addi...


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Copper-Plated Shot


Pellets coated with copper to reduce deformation and improve pattern consistency, often used in u...


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