Calendar of Events
Highlighted Events
Searching for things to do with the kids or events for families? Look no further! Want to learn a new outdoor skill or get certified before you go hunting? We’ve got you covered! Looking for continuing education credits or professional development workshops for teachers? We provide them!
Check our event listings and mark your calendar to join us.
2024 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 15 & Thursday, May 16, 6-9pm | Intro to Shotgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Thursday, May 23, 6-9pm | Chainsaw 101 | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 1 | Potter Marsh Discovery Day 2024 | Anchorage | 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 booths at nearby V Rae Art Studio, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners. |
| June 1 | Introduction to Rifle (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield Pregnant or nursing individuals should consult with their physician before participating in this class due to potential exposure to lead. |
| Tuesday, June 4, 5-9pm | Hunter Education Certification | Palmer | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Thursday, June 6, 6-9pm | Bear Aware | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Monday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 11, 5-9pm | Bear Safety | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 13 | Foraging for Wild Foods (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Join forager Michele Harmeling on this field course! |
| June 15 | Reflections Lake Discovery Day 2024 | Palmer | 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 |
| June 25, 5-9pm | Intro to Archery | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Tuesday, July 16, 5-10pm | Hunter Education Certification | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Tuesday, July 23, 5-9pm | Archery 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Friday, July 26, 6-9pm | Rifle Set Up - Optimizing your Optic for Shooting and Hunting Success | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28 | B.O.W. Blitz | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Monday, July 29, 5-9pm | Bobber Fishing | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Thursday, August 1, 5-8pm | Small Game Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Friday, August 2, 5:30-9:30pm | Basic Rifle 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 19 & August 21, 5-9pm | Intro to Shotgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, August 24, 9am-1pm | Intro to Handgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, August 24, 2-6pm | Intro to Handgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Thursday, August 29, 5-9pm | Duck Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, October 5, 12-5pm | Hunter Education Certification | Wasilla | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, October 12, 12-5pm | Hunter Education Certification | Kenai | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, October 26, 12-5pm | Hunter Education Certification | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, November 2, 8am-6pm | Mountain Huntress | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Wednesday, November 13, 6-8pm | Draw Tags & Hunting Regulations 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |