Gentlemen,

Not bad for my first post. I generally just lurk, but thought that the lead shot ban was a signficant enough concern to throw it on the table for discussion. I never imagined it would grow into a hydra. For what its worth, I contacted all of my state representatives and the State Dept of Wildlife. There will be one more opportunity for public input on March 6,7 in Ellensburg, WA. Given the position statements by the Dept of Wildlife, I doubt they will do anything but enact this ban, punishable by 2 year revocation of hunting rights and $1,000.

I will start loading nice shot and will just spend more dollars to continue what I love. Rob Merkel.