citizen petition: allow the use of 28 gauge, .410 shotgun ... · for wild turkey hunting, i.e.,...

AGENDA ITEM #5 1 Citizen Petition: Allow the use of 28 gauge, .410 shotgun, and No. 9 tungsten super shot loads for wild turkey hunting; Administrative Cause No. 18-058D and 20-FW-031 DNR staff reviewed the citizen’s petition pertaining to shot and gauge restrictions for shotguns for wild turkey hunting, i.e., specifically to allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 gauge and No. 9 tungsten super shot loads. After additional review, DNR staff have determined that the .410 gauge and 28 gauge shotguns would be efficient in killing a turkey up to 40 yards and could be added to the equipment allowed to take a wild turkey in Indiana. There would likely not be an increased risk for human- related shooting accidents and non-target turkey crippling/kills with shots taken at a distance up to 40 yards. Additionally, the DNR is proposing to allow the No. 9 shot, but only with tungsten super shot (TSS) loads. Recent information has indicated that .410 shells loaded with TSS are effective for wild turkeys and are being recommended for youth as well as others who want less recoil than that of the magnum turkey loads. Kentucky and Michigan allow these shotguns with shot no larger than No. 4. Ohio allows 10 gauge or smaller shotguns using shot of any size, while Illinois does not allow the .410 or 28 gauge to be used for turkey hunting. In a recent survey of twenty-five states, none have recorded any incidents involving No. 9 shot or an increase in accidents where the .410 was a factor. In conclusion, the DNR supports the request to allow the 28 gauge and .410 for wild turkey hunting, as well as the No. 9 shot with TSS loads only. If approved, the DNR plans to come back to the Commission with a rule proposal for preliminary adoption with these changes in 312 IAC 9-4-11 at a future meeting.

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Page 1: Citizen Petition: Allow the use of 28 gauge, .410 shotgun ... · for wild turkey hunting, i.e., specifically to allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 gauge and No. 9 tungsten super shot

AGENDA ITEM #5

Citizen Petition: Allow the use of 28 gauge, .410 shotgun, and No. 9 tungsten super shot loads for wild turkey hunting; Administrative Cause No. 18-058D and 20-FW-031 DNR staff reviewed the citizen’s petition pertaining to shot and gauge restrictions for shotguns for wild turkey hunting, i.e., specifically to allow the use of 28 gauge and .410 gauge and No. 9 tungsten super shot loads.

After additional review, DNR staff have determined that the .410 gauge and 28 gauge shotguns would be efficient in killing a turkey up to 40 yards and could be added to the equipment allowed to take a wild turkey in Indiana. There would likely not be an increased risk for human-related shooting accidents and non-target turkey crippling/kills with shots taken at a distance up to 40 yards. Additionally, the DNR is proposing to allow the No. 9 shot, but only with tungsten super shot (TSS) loads. Recent information has indicated that .410 shells loaded with TSS are effective for wild turkeys and are being recommended for youth as well as others who want less recoil than that of the magnum turkey loads. Kentucky and Michigan allow these shotguns with shot no larger than No. 4. Ohio allows 10 gauge or smaller shotguns using shot of any size, while Illinois does not allow the .410 or 28 gauge to be used for turkey hunting. In a recent survey of twenty-five states, none have recorded any incidents involving No. 9 shot or an increase in accidents where the .410 was a factor. In conclusion, the DNR supports the request to allow the 28 gauge and .410 for wild turkey hunting, as well as the No. 9 shot with TSS loads only. If approved, the DNR plans to come back to the Commission with a rule proposal for preliminary adoption with these changes in 312 IAC 9-4-11 at a future meeting.