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<p>Through the Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England)
Regulations 1999, the use of lead shot ammunition is restricted to protect waterfowl
from lead poisoning. Its use is banned on all foreshores, certain Sites of Special
Scientific Interest and for the shooting of all ducks and geese, coot and moorhen.
The supply of lead weights for fishing is also prohibited. One recent piece of research
suggests compliance with the Regulations is relatively low with around 70% of wild
duck carcasses bought from game dealers in England having been shot with lead ammunition.
We will continue to look at how the Lead Shot Regulations can be better implemented.</p>
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