Des Moines, Iowa ñ The Iowa Natural Resources Commission today banned the use of toxic lead shot during the new dove hunting season later this year. |Des Moines, Iowa ñ The Iowa Natural Resources Commission today banned the use of toxic lead shot during the new dove hunting season later this year.
“I’m glad the Natural Resources Commission took action this morning to protect Iowa’s wildlife — especially eagles, pheasants and song birds — from ingesting toxic shot, which can dramatically reduce populations,” said Representative Sharon Steckman.
“I have been working on legislation next year to ban toxic shot. This is a step forward for our environment and will keep natural habitats free from toxic shot.”
Iowa’s first dove hunting season is scheduled for September 1 and will last 70 days. Shooting hours are from one half hour before sunrise to sunset each day and the daily bag limit is 15.
For more information on hunting in Iowa, log on to www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting.aspx
