đŻ SKILLS, CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY
Three nights. Three opportunities to learn something new across Alaska communities. đ
đ May 18 | Seward
Alaska Copper Ammo Night at Seward Brewing Co. @sewardbrewing
Curious about making the switch to copper ammunition? Join us for hands-on displays, ballistic gels, and real conversations about hunting performance, conservation, and Alaskaâs Copper Ammo Challenge Rebate Program.
đ May 19 | Homer
Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge
Join us at Grace Ridge Brewing @graceridgebrewing to learn about lead-free ammo and why it matters for wildlife.
đ May 20 | Fairbanks
Full Curl: How to ID a Legal Dall Sheep Ram
Sharpen your knowledge and confidence before the seasonâthis is a must-attend if sheep hunting is on your radar.
Knowledge in the field matters. These events help you show up prepared.
âď¸ Grab a brew, bring a buddy, and join the conversation.
đ Which event are you attending?
One of the biggest questions around copper ammo is simple:
âDoes it actually perform?â
The answer is yesâand in most cases, even better than lead rounds.
But the point of the Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge isnât to convince you.
Itâs to give you the chance to test it yourself, in real conditions, on your own hunts.
Because your experience matters more than any headline.
Check out the Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge Rebate Program: akcopperchallenge.com
NEW EVENT: COPPER AMMO NIGHT â HOMER
đ Grace Ridge Brewing Co.
đ Tuesday, May 19
â° 6â7:30 PM
Curious about copper ammo? Nowâs your chance to learn about how copper performs.
Join the Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a hands-on evening featuring ballistic gel displays, real conversations, and practical insight into the shift toward modern copper ammunition.
đŻ What to expect:
⢠Side-by-side look at lead vs. copper performance
⢠Ballistic gel demos you can see up close
⢠Info on Alaskaâs Copper Ammo Rebate Program
⢠Open Q&A with fellow hunters and shooters, including a falconer!
Whether youâre experienced, new, or just curiousâ this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and talk ammo.
đť Free to attend. Bring a friend and grab a pint
Weâre seeing successes in the field all the time.
This @hornadymfg 15.5g .17 HMR Copper Ammo has been performing wonderfully for a couple of folks in Southeast Alaska.
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Drop us a DM with your successes in the field and weâll feature them!
@leadfree_partnership@boomstravis@907ammo@adfg.official
Thereâs never been a better time to try copper ammo.
âď¸ Get money back
âď¸ Test it in the field
âď¸ Be part of a growing movement in Alaska
The challenge is on.
The Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge isnât about telling hunters what to do.
Itâs about creating space to try something new, backed by research and supported by the hunting community.
You get to test it in the field.
You get to decide what works.
And right nowâyou can even get reimbursed for giving it a shot.
Thatâs a rare kind of opportunity.
Have you tried copper ammo?
If yesâwhat was your experience in the field?
If notâwhatâs holding you back?
The Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge is built around one simple idea:
Give hunters the opportunity to try it for themselves and decide.
No pressure. Just real-world feedback from the people who matter most.
Take Our Survey!
To a scavenger, a gut pile is a meal.
But when lead fragments are present, that meal can come with unintended consequences.
Thatâs why conversations around copper ammo are growing across Alaskaâs hunting communityâbecause protecting wildlife doesnât stop at habitat, tags, or seasons.
It also includes what we leave behind.
Every hunt doesnât end at the shot.
Whatâs left behind in the field becomes part of the ecosystemâfeeding scavengers, supporting wildlife, and continuing the cycle.
More Alaska hunters are starting to think about that next step, and how small choicesâlike switching to copper ammoâcan reduce unintended impacts on the species that rely on those remains.
Voluntarily trying copper ammunition is a step towards taking your impacts to conservation one step further.
Happening this week!
The Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge is kicking off at the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show, and weâre excited to connect with Alaskaâs hunting community.
Whether youâve been thinking about switching to copper ammo or just want to learn more, stop by and see what itâs all about. No pressureâjust solid information, real conversations, and practical tools to help you make the best choice for your hunt.
And donât forgetârebates are available for eligible hunters!
đ Event Details:
April 17â19, 2026
10:00 AM â 5:00 PM (AKDT)
đ Menard Sports Center | Wasilla, AK
đď¸ FREE
This isnât just one organizationâitâs a statewide effort.
The Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge is powered by partners who care deeply about wildlife, hunting, and the future of our public lands.
Together, weâre working toward one goal:
Reducing lead exposure in Alaskaâs wildlife.
Whoâs ready to be part of it?
This is bigger than a rebate, and itâs bigger than any single program or initiativeâit reflects a growing movement across Alaskaâs hunting, scientific, and conservation communities that are working together toward one shared outcome: healthier wildlife and stronger ecosystems for the future.
The Alaska Copper Ammo Challenge is a voluntary opportunity for hunters to try something new in the field, learn directly from their own experience, and explore a simple switch that may help reduce unintended impacts on scavenging wildlife that depend on healthy ecosystems.
There are no mandates hereâonly opportunity, and a shared commitment to keeping Alaskaâs wildlife and wild places intact as for generations to come.
âď¸ Try copper ammo
âď¸ Share your experience
âď¸ Help spread the word
The challenge is on. Whoâs in?
