Thread: Proposed banning of lead shot in sub gauge shotguns report from Southland

Originally Posted by Mike H

1. None of the submissions provided any reason for adults to continue with lead. Juniors were exempted as a result of the submissions received.

2. I'm a little suspect about how honest people may have been about their 20 gauge use given they knew why they were being asked. Judging by the uproar however its clear there is a significant number of people affected by this and they aren't the junior hunters who need it (if you read the submissions).

3. I have been open in all my posts prior to the decision that my mind was not made up. I went out of my way to let everyone know about the process and how to submit. Had people provided good reason to continue with lead I would have gone along with that.

4. We sent out quite a lot of information to those who signalled an interest in it. Lets be clear however, the oath of office which we sign as a councillor is not to represent hunters, it is about sports fish and gamebird management and the best things for that.

5. Southland F & G have never made any assurances about the continuation of 20 gauge use.

but all the people supporting your position are a 100% above reproach huh