1975Mauritania hunting laws prohibit use of toxic ammunition for large game and sport hunting.
1980Liberia bans lead shot due to military coup.
1985Denmark hunters initiate use of nontoxic shot.
1989
1990
1991USA bans the use of lead shot over wetlands. Norway bans lead shot in wetlands for hunting of all ducks, geese, and waders.
1992
1993South Australia, Australia bans the use of lead shot. Victoria, Australia bans the use of lead shot during duck season.
Denmark bans the use of lead shot over wetlands. Cyprus bans the use of lead shot over wetland