So far this year, accidental shootings by children have killed 85 people nationwide and injured another 159. No one should ever leave a loaded firearm in a place where a child could find it. Never.
New Minnesota deer hunting rules expand use of crossbows during archery season startribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from startribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Minnesota DNR bans lead ammunition on some state land, stops short of fishing tackle ban startribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from startribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A new order by the Department of Natural Resources will require hunters to use nontoxic ammunition on 56 Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) where hunting is allowed. The order signed June 27 by DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen is viewed by a large band of conservation groups as another step toward outlawing lead hunting ammo and lead fishing tackle. The change for SNAs resulted from petitions .