DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Terry Branstad says he plans to take action allowing hunters to shoot doves with lead shot this fall.
The Des Moines Register (http://dmreg.co/JEHfs ) reports Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says the governor will announce his plans during a news conference on Friday. Albrecht didn't give specific details on what action the governor will take.
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission last year passed a rule banning lead shot for dove hunting. The Legislature's Administrative Rules Review Committee then agreed to postpone the rule.
The Des Moines Register reports Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says the governor will announce his plans during a news conference on Friday.
This year, the House passed a resolution to nullify the rule and allow lead shot. The measure died in the Senate.
Opponents of dove hunting say the pellets contaminate the environment for other animals. Hunting groups says steel shot costs more and doesn't work as well.
___
Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com