lead-free
partnership
Learn How Hunters Lead in Conservation
Our Mission
is to empower hunters to continue wildlife conservation leadership through choices that manage lead from hunting ammunition in the food chain. Through deliberate collaboration, we champion practical, enduring solutions that promote wildlife conservation and stewardship, while ensuring effective harvests, to secure the future of hunting.
Why choose Lead-Free?
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Reduce preventable lead impacts to wildlife through hunter choice
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Achieve the same or better field performance with modern lead-free projectiles.
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The tough reality is that the right to hunt relies on maintaining our image as stewards of the resources we depend on.
Copper Kills.
so does bismuth, tungsten, and steel.
Across the U.S. and beyond, sportsmen and women are making choices to manage the unintended impacts of lead from hunting ammunition entering the food chain, not because they’re told to, but because they care. It’s a movement rooted in values, rather than mandates, and it’s making a measurable difference for wildlife and our shared landscapes.
Our Focus Areas:
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Featured Partners
The Partnership brings together leading conservation organizations, wildlife agencies, and research institutions to amplify the impact of voluntary, hunter-led action.
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Building Collaborative Conservation
Together with state, provincial, and tribal wildlife agencies, hunting organizations, landowners, and other members of the outdoor community, we advance real-world conservation outcomes.
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Expanding Education and Outreach
Through storytelling, resources, and science-based materials, we help hunters and the public understand the benefits of choosing lead-free ammunition.
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Improving Access and Affordability
We work to make lead-free ammo more available and affordable through partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, and conservation agencies.
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Promoting Voluntary Conservation Programs
We champion voluntary, incentive-based programs that empower hunters to make informed decisions, like choosing lead-free hunting ammunition or removing animal remains containing lead - no mandates, just opportunity.
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![Two hunters in camouflage clothing pose next to a turkey lying on the ground in an outdoor setting with hills and trees in the background.]()
Notes from the Field
Lead-free bullets work. Hunters across North America have found success for decades using lead-free ammunition. Hear their stories and share yours too!
