Sen. Steve Daines Introduces Bill Blocking Bans on Lead Tackle and Ammo

Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced laws Wednesday blocking various federal agencies from banning fishermen and hunters from using lead tackles and ammunition.

invoice Protected access for the 2025 Hunter and Angler Act. This prohibits the ban on lead tackles or ammunition issued by the “Secretary of the Interior.” Land Management and Agriculture Secretary acting through the Forest Service Chief. ”

Dane I commented With his push to ban the ban, he said:

Great Outdoor is a staple food in Montana's lifestyle. Montana hunters and anglers play an important role in wildlife management, and the ban on lead ammunition and tackle is unfair to sportsmen. I will continue to fight with my colleagues so that decisions that affect outdoor recreation are guided by common sense science, not by hunting prevention groups.

On June 17, 2024, the NRA's American Hunter noted that firearms and ammunition manufacturers are funding billions of dollars in conservation efforts through the Pittman-Roberts Fund. This fund was born in 1937.[for conservation] Only in the fourth quarter of 2023. ”

Laurent Skeene Senior Vice President and Legal Counsel, National Shooting Sports Foundation It's attracting attention These millions of influx, and, cumulatively, billions, are at risk if lead tackle or ammunition ban occurs.

“Firearms and ammunition manufacturers have paid more than $29 billion since 1937 when adjusting inflation. “Limit or eliminate the use of traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle without scientific evidence. The efforts of bureaucrats put their conservation funds at serious risk by increasing costs and creating barriers to participation in outdoor recreation.”