Minnesota DNR bans lead ammunition on some state land, stops short of fishing tackle ban

A new order by the Department of Natural Resources will require hunters to use nontoxic ammunition in 56 Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) where hunting is allowed.

The order signed June 27 by DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is viewed by a large band of conservation groups as another step toward outlawing lead hunting ammo and lead fishing tackle. The change for SNAs resulted from petitions brought to the DNR starting several years ago by Friends of Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas.

"It's a nice, good step,'' said Tom Casey, president of the group.

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