As of January 1, 2007 Vermont anglers can no longer use lead weights (sinkers and shots) weighing 1/2 ounce or less. This ban is an effort to help mitigate the problem of some wildlife (especially loons) inadvertently ingesting them and suffering lead poisoning.
Other states (including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and Maine) have similar bans. To read more about the lead weights and how they affect the environment, click here.
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