Calendar of Events
Camps & Skills Clinics

Anchorage

  • Wednesday, May 15 & Thursday, May 16, 6-9pm
    Intro to Shotgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • 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
    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.