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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Eligible?

  • Anyone with a New York deer license who intends to hunt deer with a firearm in New York is eligible.

What do I need to do to apply?

  • Be prepared to submit the following information to claim your rebate of up to $60 for any one box of certified non-lead caliber ammunition that is legal for harvesting deer in New York (factory loaded ammo, bullets for reloading, slugs or sabots) (tax and shipping not included):
    • Your contact information, including mailing address and email address.
    • Name of the store where your box of non-lead ammunition was purchased.
    • Upload a copy (photo or PDF) of your receipt for one box of qualifying non-lead ammunition. It’s helpful if you circle the item on your receipt for which you are requesting a rebate.
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    • Verify that the text in your photos are legible.
    • Your photos may turn out best if you do not use the flash on your camera.

What ammo is eligible?

  • One box of certified non-lead ammunition per New York licensed hunter. This can be any caliber legal for harvesting deer in New York and includes factory-loaded, bullets for reloading, slugs or sabots.
  • For an extensive list of qualifying ammo, please visit this page. (This may not include new product offerings introduced since this list was compiled. Please contact us if your ammunition is not listed.)
  • Copper bonded or copper jacketed bullets DO NOT qualify, as they contain more than 1% lead.

How can I find ammo?

  • Visit this page for some resources. Feel free to contact us and we will do our best to help you find a retail store with inventory near your residence.
  • As an additional option, especially if your preferred product isn’t carried locally, some FFL dealers will allow ammo purchased online to be delivered to their location. There you can pick it up in compliance with state law. Please inquire with your local dealer or store.

Does the ammo need to be purchased in New York?

  • NO, you just need the proof of purchase of the ammo regardless of where it was purchased or ordered from.

Do I have to purchase the ammo this year?

  • NO, you can use ammo purchased in previous years, you'll just need a proof of purchase (copy of your receipt, photo of ammo box) for us to determine the rebate amount

Are bullets for reloading eligible?

  • YES, certified non-lead bullets used for reloading are also eligible.

When will I get my rebate?

  • After you are done hunting for the year, complete a post-hunt survey. Upon submission of your survey, your rebate will be issued.
  • If you hunt the entire season or forget to submit the post hunt survey, you’ll have until Jan 8, 2025 to submit it. A couple of weeks before that date, we’ll send an email reminder if we haven’t received your survey.
  • More info about the post-hunt survey will be available soon.

How many rebates can I receive?

  • Each 2024 New York State licensed deer hunter is eligible for 1 rebate of up to up to $60 of the cost of one box of ammo or bullets.

How many rebates are available for the entire state?

  • 10,000.

When should I apply?

  • You can confirm eligibility by emailing us a photo of your 2024 deer hunting license and your proof of purchase of certified non-lead ammunition. We will confirm your eligibility via email and your rebate will be issued after completion of the post-hunt survey.

What if I can't find ammo this year?

  • The program is expected to be offered during the 2025 and 2026 hunting seasons as well.

What if I don’t shoot a deer?

  • That’s OK, you will still be issued the rebate if you complete the rebate request and a post-hunt survey.

My question isn't listed here!

  • Please contact us and we will answer your questions as best as we can.
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