Steel Shot


Non-lead pellets required for waterfowl hunting in many jurisdictions; it patterns differently than lead and can change effective range.

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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 Bird Treaty Act


A federal law protecting migratory bird species; hunters must have appropriate stamps or permits ...


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Nontoxic Shot


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


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Shotgun Choke


A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel controlling pellet spread (e.g., cylinder, m...


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Waterfowl Identification


Recognizing waterfowl species by features like plumage, vocalizations, or flight patterns; essent...


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