Does the "W" in WMA stand for waterfowl or wildlife ?
If it stands for waterfowl then non-toxic should be the standard rule . If it stands for wildlife then it should depend on the amount of waterfowl that use the area .
Ask yourself this - Do waterfowl only pick up shot that is used for waterfowl hunting ? I don't think they can tell the difference .
So applying your rule to my Bobwhite lease that has the Salt Fork of the Red River, ponds, and Mulberry creek, all of which at times have wildfowl on them do you think that any upland hunting should be required to be done with non-toxic shot?
What about pheasant hunting around playa lakes where the ducks and geese swarm at times? Do you believe that the pheasant hunters should be banned from using lead shot?
Are you saying there should be zero tolerance of lead shot in waterfowl waters?
Best,
Mike
