Here is a quote from the article linked above :

Citing the need to prevent lead toxicity hazards to wildlife, the Federal Government's primary wildlife management agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has banned the use of lead ammunition for hunting nuisance birds. The decision was published by FWS as a final rulemaking action in the Federal Register.


Does this ruling take effect immediately? Does it tke effect at the beginning of the next years hunting season? Anyone want to take a guess?

thanks.