Yeah, that's why I had to find a lead free pellet. It's a great place to hunt ground squirrels, but starting in January the ranch has banned all lead ammunition. I decided not to wait until next year to make the switch. I'm going to be back over in California in late October for some quail hunting with a buddy of mine. Upland bird hunting with airguns is legal in California. For turkey's though, you have to use .20 cal. or bigger.