National Hunting & Fishing Day
Join us in celebrating National Hunting & Fishing Day — September 26, 2015

Create lasting memories by taking your family hunting or fishing in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 26, 2015. Hunting and fishing is important for millions of Americans—including thousands of Alaskans—and brings them outdoors and in touch with nature. The more than 38 million people across the country that enjoy hunting and fishing also contribute to wildlife conservation and management through the purchase of licenses and gear. National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the programs that ensure that hunting and fishing continue for future generations.

Governor Walker has issued a proclamation setting aside September 26, 2015 as National Hunting & Fishing Day in Alaska, in celebration of Alaska’s sportsmen and women. This year also marks the 78th Anniversary of the Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program, the most successful effort to conserve fish and wildlife in America. In 1937, hunters lobbied Congress to pass a law taxing firearms and ammunition in order to provide money for wildlife management, research, habitat protection and public education. The Wildlife Restoration Act or Pittman-Robertson Act was passed by Congress that same year. The Sport Fish Restoration Program (Dingell-Johnson Act) was created to restore and better manage America's declining fishery resources and was modeled after the successful Wildlife Restoration Program. These federal funds combine with proceeds from the sale of state hunting and fishing licenses and tags contribute millions annually to manage and research Alaska’s wildlife and fisheries. Check out the activities, programs and resources available to you. Remember Alaska…life’s better outdoors!

Check out these activities to share with your children

• Family Activities (PDF 452 kB)

ADF&G education programs & other resources:

• For Hunters
• For Anglers
• For Educators/Parents
• The National Hunting & Fishing Days website

Drop by your local ADF&G area office to pick up hunting & fishing information and publications including: Small Game Hunting in Alaska: A Guide for New Hunters; Grouse & Ptarmigan of Alaska - booklet and poster; Mountain Goat Identification Quiz; Alaska’s Wild Salmon and more.