States that do not allow #9 shot

[mcw3734]

I believe my native state of New York still restricts shot size to #8 or larger.

What other states or provinces require #8, or larger, as a minimum for turkeys? Also, any areas have sub-gauge restrictions?

Thank you in advance!

[joey46]

Good question.  You are good with a .410 and 9s in Florida.  Used a 8 1/2 12 ga TSS load last Friday.  With TSS all bets are off but some states are stubborn.

[Bowguy]

NJ as well. I forget if it's NY or NJ since I actively hunt both states but don't use that size shot anyhow.
Couple years ago one of the fellas from the state shot 9s into ballastic gel as a test. He was impressed. Was supppsed to have meeting over it. Than Covid hit. Put the kabosh on everything. I'll see him tonight. Gonna see if he can renergize this

[troutfisher13111]

NY is 8 or bigger


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[GobbleGitr]

Iowa has a bill introduced to legislature to allow #9 shot, fingers crossed it will be data driven and make it through...until then restricted to 8's

[rakkin6]

You are good to go with #9 in both states I hunt, which is Kentucky and Tennessee.

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[btomlin]

Iowa has a bill introduced to legislature to allow #9 shot, fingers crossed it will be data driven and make it through...until then restricted to 8's

I had not heard this.   Fingers crossed.  Hopefully they are considering the addition of sub gauges also. They need to get with the times.

[Dtrkyman]

Where are these states coming up with number 8s?  Not a common size at all, only available from custom ammo companies or hand loads.

I drew Iowa this year and had to get some shot to load, luckily I was able to trade for a small amount so I had a handful of rounds.

[btomlin]

Where are these states coming up with number 8s?  Not a common size at all, only available from custom ammo companies or hand loads.

I drew Iowa this year and had to get some shot to load, luckily I was able to trade for a small amount so I had a handful of rounds.

Iowa has been 4-8 shot for as long as I can remember and well before HVL/TSS shot.  I'm assuming the regs are based mainly on lead.  As I said in my prior post....it's time to get with the times.

[albrubacker]

Delaware is 4, 5, or 6. 7 are legal only when mixed with 4, 5 or 6. 

[Loyalist84]

Not a state, but Ontario is #7 or larger, and no gauge smaller than 20.

[RiverBuck]

Virginia: When using a shotgun it is unlawful to use or have in possession any shot larger than number 2 fine shot during spring turkey season.

[Mallard1897]

Connecticut is no smaller than #7-1/2.

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[Dtrkyman]

No number 8 turkey loads existed until TSS.  There were some Federal 7.5 back in the day!


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[highball]

How about Texas?