NY lead ban

Anglers and New York fishing tackle retailers are also reminded that
effective May 7, 2004, the sale of small lead sinkers weighing ½ ounce or
less will be prohibited in New York State. Sale of jig heads, weighted
flies, artificial lures or weighted line are not included in this
prohibition. Although the law does not prohibit the use of lead sinkers of
this size, anglers are encouraged to seek non-lead alternatives which are
readily available in tackle stores. Ingestion of lead sinkers has been
linked to the death of waterfowl and loons.
Source: NY DEC

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James Ehlers

Outdoors Magazine
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