Calendar of Events
Camps & Skills Clinics
Anchorage
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Wednesday, May 15 & Thursday, May 16, 6-9pm
Intro to Shotgun
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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 booths at nearby V Rae Art Studio, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners. -
Thursday, June 6, 6-9pm
Bear Aware
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Monday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 11, 5-9pm
Bear Safety
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June 25, 5-9pm
Intro to Archery
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Tuesday, July 23, 5-9pm
Archery 101
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Friday, July 26, 6-9pm
Rifle Set Up - Optimizing your Optic for Shooting and Hunting Success
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Monday, July 29, 5-9pm
Bobber Fishing
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Thursday, August 1, 5-8pm
Small Game Hunting
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Friday, August 2, 5:30-9:30pm
Basic Rifle 101
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August 19 & August 21, 5-9pm
Intro to Shotgun
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Saturday, August 24, 9am-1pm
Intro to Handgun
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Saturday, August 24, 2-6pm
Intro to Handgun
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Thursday, August 29, 5-9pm
Duck Hunting
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Saturday, October 26, 12-5pm
Hunter Education Certification
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Saturday, November 2, 8am-6pm
Mountain Huntress
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Wednesday, November 13, 6-8pm
Draw Tags & Hunting Regulations 101
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Fairbanks
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Thursday, May 23, 6-9pm
Chainsaw 101
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Tuesday, July 16, 5-10pm
Hunter Education Certification
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Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28
B.O.W. Blitz
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Juneau
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June 1
Introduction to Rifle (Alaskans Afield)
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Pregnant or nursing individuals should consult with their physician before participating in this class due to potential exposure to lead.
Kenai
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Saturday, October 12, 12-5pm
Hunter Education Certification
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Mat-Su
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June 13
Foraging for Wild Foods (Alaskans Afield)
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Join forager Michele Harmeling on this field course!
Palmer
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Tuesday, June 4, 5-9pm
Hunter Education Certification
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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
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Saturday, October 5, 12-5pm
Hunter Education Certification
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