I worked on the waterfowl lead-shot issue back in the 1980s and went to a number of hearings and meetings on that topic.  I know that many responsible hunters accepted and supported that ban.  However, the meetings and hearings I attended featured a lot of hunters who were not happy with the proposed ban and said so, emphatically.  I definitely remember attending at least one hearing at which the supporters of the ban were far outnumbered by the opponents. 

 

And if I recall correctly (and I welcome corrections if I am wrong), the state of Iowa tried to ban lead shot on state waterfowl hunting areas and was unable to do so because of the significant opposition.  Again, if I recall correctly, lead shot was not banned on all waterfowl areas in Iowa until the feds did it.

 

Cindy