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Opposes Zinke's move to allow lead ammunition

| March 7, 2017 3:00 AM

What is wrong with Ryan Zinke, eliminating the ban on lead ammunition? Every hunter and sportsman/woman that I know have no problem keeping lead out of the environment for the safety of wildlife. I checked the local gun shop and found that the price of lead ammunition is half that of the lead-free. Is that really so onerous? I have seen wildlife that has been lead-poisoned, and it’s an awful sight. I implore all Montanans to write to Mr. Zinke and demand that he take back this brutal move. I only hope that this isn’t merely the first of many stupid decisions to come from our new Interior Secretary, but given who his boss is, I’m afraid it is just that. For shame, Ryan Zinke. You’re no outdoorsman, but most assuredly, you are a puppet.

Gary Armstrong

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