Calendar of Events
Camps & Skills Clinics

Anchorage

  • June 1
    Potter Marsh Discovery Day 2024
    11am to 4pm. Discover Potter Marsh and some of Alaska's wildlife at Anchorage's most popular wildlife viewing area. This family-friendly event includes nature-related games and prizes, invertebrate sampling, birding stations along the boardwalk, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, kid-friendly archery range, fishing practice area, release of a rehabilitated wild bird (if available), captive educational birds from Bird TLC, artist tables by Plein Aire, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners.
  • Thursday, June 6, 6-9pm
    Bear Aware
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Monday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 11, 5-9pm
    Bear Safety
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • June 25, 5-9pm
    Intro to Archery
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, July 23, 5-9pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Friday, July 26, 6-9pm
    Rifle Set Up - Optimizing your Optic for Shooting and Hunting Success
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Monday, July 29, 5-9pm
    Bobber Fishing
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Thursday, August 1, 5-8pm
    Small Game Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Friday, August 2, 5:30-9:30pm
    Basic Rifle 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • August 19 & August 21, 5-9pm
    Intro to Shotgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, August 24, 9am-1pm
    Intro to Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, August 24, 2-6pm
    Intro to Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Thursday, August 29, 5-9pm
    Duck Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, October 26, 12-5pm
    Hunter Education Certification
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, November 2, 8am-6pm
    Mountain Huntress
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, November 13, 6-8pm
    Draw Tags & Hunting Regulations 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Fairbanks

  • Thursday, May 23, 6-9pm
    Chainsaw 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, July 16, 5-10pm
    Hunter Education Certification
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28
    B.O.W. Blitz
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Juneau

  • June 1
    Introduction to Rifle (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

    Pregnant or nursing individuals should consult with their physician before participating in this class due to potential exposure to lead.

Kenai

  • Saturday, October 12, 12-5pm
    Hunter Education Certification
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Mat-Su

Palmer

  • Tuesday, June 4, 5-9pm
    Hunter Education Certification
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • June 15
    Reflections Lake Discovery Day 2024
    When: Saturday, June 15th, 12pm to 4pm. Where: Reflections Lake, Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge - located at Mile 30.6, 'Knik River Access' exit, along the Glenn Highway. Approximately 32 miles northeast of downtown Anchorage and 11 miles south of downtown Palmer and Wasilla. Event: Help celebrate one of Palmer's popular wildlife viewing areas at this free annual event. At this family-friendly event you can engage with birding stations along the boardwalk, assist ADF&G staff with a fish release, learn how to deploy bear spray, participate in hands-on nature activities, go geocaching, watch dog retriever demonstrations, and more! Parking available nearby; restrooms and entire facility are accessible to those in wheelchairs. For more information, contact Burl Dickman at burl.dickman@alaska.gov

Wasilla

  • Saturday, October 5, 12-5pm
    Hunter Education Certification
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.