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Ban on Use of Lead Sinkers While Fishing Effective Monday in Vermont

By Pat Bradley

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Montpelier, VT – Last January, the state of Vermont banned the sale of lead fishing sinkers that weigh a half ounce or less. On Monday, any use of those sinkers is also banned. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.