Free or Discounted Ammunition and Incentives for Hunters
These programs are entirely voluntary. They’re designed to make it easier for hunters to try lead-free hunting ammunition without sacrificing performance or affordability. They support hunters engaging in discussion and adoption of hunting ammunition best management practices, without the need for mandates.
Whether you’re a first-time participant or returning for another season, this directory makes it easy to find lead-free ammo incentive programs in your area.
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![Lead-Free Hunting Oregon – statewide lead-free education & outreach]()
Oregon – Lead-Free Hunting Oregon
Lead-free incentive and education program with prize drawings for hunters choosing lead-free ammo, field demonstrations, and outreach across Oregon. Participation incentives vary by location and season.
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![Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge – Lead-free ammo incentive for Alaska hunters]()
Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge
A voluntary program that provides free copper ammunition to Alaskan resident hunters, aimed at reducing lead ingestion by eagles and other scavengers.
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![AZGFD Condor recovery non-lead ammunition incentive]()
Arizona – California Condor Recovery Program (AZGFD)
The longest-running program of its kind. Arizona Game & Fish offers free lead-free ammunition to big game hunters and incentives to hunters who chose hunting practices to keep lead out of the food chain (even if they’re using lead hunting ammunition) in condor country.
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![Hunters for Eagle Conservation – Montana program protecting raptors]()
Montana – Hunters for Eagle Conservation
Vouchers for free ammunition are currently not available but the organizers are actively searching for more funding.
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![New York lead-free ammo program reducing wildlife lead exposure]()
New York – Hunters for Eagle Conservation
An incentive-based program in cooperation with NYDEC and Cornell University offering free lead-free ammunition to resident and non-resident deer hunters in New York with the purpose of offsetting predicted bald and golden eagle deaths from wind energy development.
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![Utah Hunters Helping Condors voluntary lead reduction program]()
Hunters Helping Condors (Utah DWR)
Utah hunters can receive vouchers for lead-free hunting ammunition when hunting in the Zion condor recovery zone.
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![Wyoming Hunters for Eagle Conservation non-lead program]()
Wyoming
An ongoing lead-free ammo incentive program offering free ammo to licensed hunters with specific limited quota tags in southeast WY, with the purpose of offsetting golden eagle fatalities from wind energy development.
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![Alt Text: Lead-free ammo incentive program to provide a net benefit to the threatened bald eagle population in the southeast US]()
Georgia
Coming Soon
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![USFWS lead-free ammunition incentive form for hunters]()
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Voluntary Lead-Free Incentive Program
Emerging program that offers reimbursement for lead-free hunting ammunition purchased for use on select USFWS-managed lands.
Reduce lead exposure in scavengers like eagles, condors, and other wildlife
Reduce cost and other barriers for hunters looking to make changes in their hunting ammunition choices
Encourage voluntary, hunter-led conservation practices
Improve field experience by testing high-performance lead-free options
Support partnerships between hunters, wildlife managers, educators, and the ammunition industry
Demonstrate that conservation doesn’t require regulation — just education and opportunity
Why These Programs Matter
Interested in Launching a Program in Your State?
The success of these incentive programs shows that voluntary conservation works — and that hunters will continue to lead conservation efforts when given the tools and support to do so.
If your agency, organization, or community is interested in starting an incentive program, we’re here to help. The North American Lead-Free Partnership offers resources, templates, and guidance for getting started