Why on earth couldn't the idiots who write our game laws have been as sensible about the use of lead as New Zealand is? Here is a quote from this year's NZ regs (remember NZ is one of the "greenest" countries on earth):

Use of Lead Shot Prohibited
5.1 No person may possess lead shot, or use lead shot, while hunting or killing waterfowl within 200 metres of open water, with any gun using a 10 or 12 gauge cartridge. Non toxic alternative shot may be used, including steel.

Anywhere else it is legal and probably preferred since it results in far less crippling and is much cheaper.

John McCain is my war hero.