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I was talking with a friend and he was very upset about the Condor lead ammo ban. As he heard the story, one could no longer shoot a .22LR in most of the Central Valley effective July 1. This was certainly very disconcerting so I did some research. The idea here is the "bullet ridden" remains of varmints are left behind by shooters and the Condor, along with other animals are being poisoned by feeding on said remains.
Sure enough, I found this page on the F&G site: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/condor/
It appears that, indeed, one will no longer be allowed to hunt/shoot small game with a 22LR in most of the Central Valley. But, as in most PRK laws, there are exceptions.
Since plinking and target shooting are not regulated by F&G, one may blast away with a 22LR so long as you are not hunting. It appears one may also shoot squirrels and other varmints with a .22 Mag, and I would assume a .17 HMR since they use jacketed bullets.
Interestingly, Deer and Pig Hunters in the Sierras and the Coast Ranges adjacent to the southern Central Valley will only be allowed to use certain brands of ammo. Muzzle loaders will only be allowed sabots that contain jacketed bullets.
Also exempted are upland game shotgunners. It's not mentioned, but I would assume trap and skeet shooters are also exempt.
Looks like F&G also wants us to either dig the bullets out of our kills, and/or bury the remains. What's next? Maybe we should play taps as well.
Whatever. Yet another PRK "feel good" law that costs taxpayers alot of money with little or no real effect.
Sure enough, I found this page on the F&G site: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/condor/
It appears that, indeed, one will no longer be allowed to hunt/shoot small game with a 22LR in most of the Central Valley. But, as in most PRK laws, there are exceptions.
Since plinking and target shooting are not regulated by F&G, one may blast away with a 22LR so long as you are not hunting. It appears one may also shoot squirrels and other varmints with a .22 Mag, and I would assume a .17 HMR since they use jacketed bullets.
Interestingly, Deer and Pig Hunters in the Sierras and the Coast Ranges adjacent to the southern Central Valley will only be allowed to use certain brands of ammo. Muzzle loaders will only be allowed sabots that contain jacketed bullets.
Also exempted are upland game shotgunners. It's not mentioned, but I would assume trap and skeet shooters are also exempt.
Looks like F&G also wants us to either dig the bullets out of our kills, and/or bury the remains. What's next? Maybe we should play taps as well.
Whatever. Yet another PRK "feel good" law that costs taxpayers alot of money with little or no real effect.
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