I have no problem with the implementation of a regulation requiring the removal of shot varmint carcasses from the field. Unfortunatly the regulation of concern is a ban on lead ammunition. I have shot a few groundhogs in the past and have seen buzzards on them and concede the point, I will, in the future, remove them from the fields. My concern is that even if all voluntarily do this or a regulation is made requiring it, it will not deter lead shot/bullet bans. I believe there is a certain undisclosed and sinister motive. That is why the issue is being presented to the EPA and the F&WL instead of hunting groups and game management departments. Of course here in PA our game commision asked for a license to study dove populations and it must be a very indepth study as the fee still exists. The dove population has dropped (my opinion) and a lead shot ban has been suggested. The PGA says dove number are stable, but someone thinks we need a lead shot ban. I think the reason doves around here are down is that all the old strip mine areas that were replete with water puddles, goldenrod and fox grass are now covered with houses. But thats another environmental issue. I believe the lead ban is coming and I was hoping to shoot my 22rf alot in my old age.
