http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2009/168/regulation/4/madeThe Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009Environmental protectionShootingWaste policies and regulationenGovernment Printer for Northern Ireland2019-08-02ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONThese Regulations prohibit the use of lead shot for shooting with a shot gun on or over wetlands (regulation 4).Prohibition on use of cartridges containing lead shot4No person shall use lead shot for the purpose of shooting with a shot gun on or over wetlands.