In Episode 303 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Mike Leonard from the American Sportfishing Association to discuss the new lead ban on 18 national wildlife refuge lands opened to new fishing and hunting opportunities. This ban could apply to future public land openings. Tune in!

SHOW NOTES

American Sportfishing Association

USFWS: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offers New Public Access to Hunting and Fishing on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands

NSSF DENOUNCES USFWS CODIFICATION OF TRADITIONAL AMMO BANS

American Sportfishing Association Issues Statement on National Wildlife Refuge Lead Tackle Restrictions

RealClearPolicy: Lead Ban Would Undermine True Conservation, Outdoor Access

MeatEater: LEAD AMMO AND WILDLIFE: SEPARATING SCIENCE FROM ADVOCACY

Daines, Colleagues Stand with Sportsmen, Introduce Bill to Stop the Ban of Traditional Ammo & Tackle

Keep America Fishing Action Center