Non-Toxic Shot

A bird's eye view of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge where a lead ammunition ban will go into place.
Understanding USFWS Hunting Regulations Process on National Wildlife Refuges

Explore the intricacies of the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s hunting regulations. Learn about the…

Steel shot cartridges with steel shot pellets
How Effective is Steel Shot?

Discussing the myths, truths, and science behind the effectiveness of steel shot compared to lead…

An American Woodcock probes for worms on a forest floor
American Woodcock Accumulate Lead According to Study

Using non-lead ammunition can decrease the impacts of toxic lead levels on this beloved upland…

A waterfowl hunter walks out of a marsh.
Discovering BioAmmo: Investing in Biodegradable Shotshells for a Cleaner Environment

Two hunters’ quest to leave as small of a footprint as possible leads them to…

Stack of various shotgun shell boxes in a gun store.
First-Timer’s Guide to Buying Shotgun Shells

To the uninitiated, the gun counter can be an intimidating place; learn how to navigate…

A turkey hunter about to take a shot with a gun that has been patterned.
How to Pattern a Turkey Gun

Use these steps to understand how effective your shotgun, choke, and shot combination is at…

Tungsten Super Shot TSS loads displayed by shotgun gauge
Tungsten Super Shot – The Evolution of TSS Shotgun Shells

Take a look at the science and history behind tungsten super shot (TSS) More than…

A bird hunter loads his shotgun with lead shot.
The Science Behind Lead Shot and the Effects on Upland Birds

Looking at both sides of the lead shot debate and its effects on the environment…

Doves and shotgun shells in a corn field
Why I Stopped Shooting Lead at Doves

A thoughtful look at a hunter’s choice to stop hunting doves with lead shot The…

A turkey hunter loading his shotgun during a turkey hunt.
Choosing Turkey Chokes, Ammo, and Shot Patterning

Exploring what chokes and ammo to use for turkey hunting Turkey hunting is like nothing…

A pheasant hunter holding a bird with his gun dog.
Using Non-Toxic Ammunition for Pheasants

Steel shot for pheasant hunting and other non-toxic options in an advanced world of modern…