Q: What are the time scales?

They will not be accepting lead shot game as from the 1 st July 2022.

Q: Will they pick them up if not lead free?

They will only be picking up lead free game as from 1 st July 2022 you should contact your game dealers to discuss their requirements for the 2021 season.

Q: What are the time scales?

They will not be accepting lead shot game as from the 1 st July 2022 although it should be noted that some game dealers have already announced they will not take lead shot deer from 1 st August 2021.

Question 1

Which Game /dealers AGHE’s does this affect?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

This announcement only affects those who are members of the NGDA at this time.

Willo
Hampshire Game
Mc Kelly
Lincolnshire Game
Highland Game
Ben Rigby Game
Peterborough Game
Braehead Foods
Celtic Fish and Game
Hadrians Game
L and A Dent
Ox Close Traditional Fine Foods
Medstead Meats
CH and EI Bambridge and Sons
Chantonbury Game
Eveleigh Farm Shop
DH Game

Question 2

Why is this happening?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

Although the industry is working towards a 5-year transition to move away from lead shot, huge pressure has been put on game dealers to supply non lead shot game to supermarkets. They have taken this decision to protect their market share.

Question 3

What are the time scales?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

They will not be accepting lead shot game as from the 1^st July 2022.

Question 4

Can I supply this year?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You can supply lead shot game this year although it is a good time to start the move over to non-lead shot game.

Question 5

What should I do if supply one of the NGDA game dealers?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You should contact your game dealer to discuss their requirements for the coming seasons.

Question 6

Will they pick them up if not lead free?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

They will only be picking up lead free game as from 1^st July 2022 you should contact your game dealers to discuss their requirements for the 2021 season.

Question 7

How do I guarantee the game is lead free?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

The best way is to provide the non-lead cartridges for your guns.

Question 8

Who will take lead shot birds?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You will have to discuss this with individual game dealers but those outside of the National Game Dealers Association have not stated they are not taking lead shot game. This is likely to change over time so please talk to your game dealer.

Question 9

Can I change game dealers?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You are free to change game dealers, but you must make sure you have arrangements for your game before the season.

Question 10

What are the time scales?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

They will not be accepting lead shot game as from the 1^st July 2022 although it should be noted that some game dealers have already announced they will not take lead shot deer from 1^st August 2021.

Question 11

Can I supply this year?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You can supply lead shot game this year although it is a good time to start the move over to non-lead shot game. Please note that some game dealers have already stated they will not accept venison shot with lead from 1^st August 2021 so please contact them to discuss their position.

Question 12

What should I do if supply one of the NGDA game dealers?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You should contact your game dealer to discuss their requirements for the coming seasons.

Question 13

What if my gun is unsuitable for non-lead shot?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, this will not be an excuse you may need to purchase a new gun. Talk to your gunsmith.

Question 14

Who will take lead shot carcasses?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You will have to discuss this with individual game dealers but those outside of the National Game Dealers Association have not stated they are not taking lead shot game. This is likely to change over time so please talk to your game dealer.

Question 15

Can I change game dealers?

BASCadmin · Accepted Answer

You are free to change game dealers, but you must make sure you have adequate arrangements for your game before the season.

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