Ammunition: Rules and Regulations

These rules and regulations apply to all hunters using ammunition.

• Waterfowl hunters must use non-toxic ammunition only. Lead shot is not legal for waterfowl hunting. Some state and federal lands may require non-toxic shot for upland birds.
• Shotguns used for upland bird and waterfowl hunting may not hold more than three shotshells. Such guns must be plugged.
• Forest grouse may not be hunted with centerfire rifle or handgun ammunition .24 or larger or with shotguns containing slugs or buckshot during modern firearm deer or elk seasons unless appropriate deer or elk tags are on the hunter’s person.