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27 | OutdoorNebraska�org Activity Large Geese at Long Range (Giant, Western, Atlantic and Interior Canadas) 50-65 Steel BBB to T 1-1/4 1-2 50-55 Improved Modified 50-70 HEVI-Shot 2 to B 1-1/2 Improved Modified, Full Large Geese Over Decoys 35-50 Steel BB to BBB 1-1/4 1-2 50-55 Improved Cylinder, Modified HEVI-Shot 2 to B 1-1/2 Medium/Small Geese at Long Range (Snow, White- fronted, Lesser Canadas) 50-65 Steel BB to BBB 1-1/4 1-2 60-65 Improved Modified HEVI-Shot 2 1-1/2 Improved Modified, Full Medium/Small Geese Over Decoys 35-50 Steel 2 to BB 1-1/8 1-2 60-65 Light Modified, Modified HEVI-Shot 4 to 2 1-1/4 Improved Cylinder, Modified Large Ducks at Long Range (Mallard, Black, Pintail, Goldeneye, Gadwall) 45-65 Steel 2 to 1 1-1/8 1-2 85-90 Improved Modified, Full HEVI-Shot 4 1-1/4 Large Ducks Over Decoys 20-45 Steel 6 to 2 3/4 - 1 1-2 85-90 Improved Cylinder (20- 35), Modified (35-45) HEVI-Shot 6 to 4 1-1/8 Medium Ducks Over Decoys (Wigeon, Scaup, Shoveler) 20-45 Steel 6 to 3 1 1-2 115-120 Improved Cylinder (20- 35), Modified (35-45) HEVI-Shot 6 to 4 1-1/8 Small Ducks Over Decoys (Teal, Ruddy, Bufflehead) 20-45 Steel 6 to 4 1 1-2 135-145 Modified (20-35), Full (35-45) HEVI-Shot 6 1-1/8 Ring-necked Pheasants 20-50 Steel 3 to 2 1 2-3 90-95 Improved Cylinder (20- 30), Modified (30-50) HEVI-Shot 6 to 4 1-1/8 Turkeys (Head and neck shots) 20-40 Steel 4 1-1/4 3-4 210-230 Full or Extra Full Mourning Doves 20-45 Steel 8 to 7 5/8-3/4 1-2 200-210 Improved Cylinder 8s/ Light Modified 7s (20-30), Modified (more than 30) HEVI-Shot 7 1/2 3/4 Improved Cylinder (20-30), Light Modified (30-45) Northern Bobwhite Quail 20-30 Steel 7 5/8-3/4 1-2 200-210 Improved Cylinder, Light Modified Swatter Loads for Wounded Birds 20-30 Steel 7 to 6 1 1 175 Improved Modified, Full Copyright 2016 by Tom Roster Proven Nontoxic Shot Loads for Waterfowl, Doves and Upland Game Birds (Load velocity: 1,225 to 1,700 FPS) Observed Hunters' Typical Shoot- ing Range During Activitiy (Yards) Most Effective Nontoxic Shot Sizes Minimal Load Weight (Ounces) Minimal Pellet Hits Needed on Lethal Areas for Clean Kills Minimum Pattern Count Needed at Any Distance for Clean Kills (pellets in 30-in circle) Most Effective Chokes at Distance (in yards) Nontoxic Shot Lethality Table