Calendar of Events
Camps & Skills Clinics

Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage

  • January 14
    Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Whooooo's There? Owls of Alaska
    Join Ginamaria Smith and Archimedes the great-horned owl to discover some of the fascinating habits of owls, where they can be found in Alaska, and local owl calls. Lecture features a live owl presentation.

    Wednesday, January 14th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • February 11
    Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Dall's Sheep Research in Southcentral Alaska 2009-Present
    Learn how studies in the Chugach, Talkeetna and Wrangell St. Elias mountain ranges help us to understand why Alaskan sheep populations have declined by 50-70% in the last few years.

    Wednesday, February 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • March 11
    Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Bird Collisions
    Bird collisions with building windows are a top source of bird mortality and reducing these collisions has been identified as an important action to help halt and reverse declines of North American bird populations. Learn what species are most vulnerable to collisions and what you can do to make your home safe for birds.

    Wednesday, March 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • April 8
    Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Effective Tools for Protecting Bear Attractants, Including Electric Fencing and Defenders' Electric Fence Incentive
    In Alaska, bears play an important role in maintaining ecosystem health and biodiversity. Human-bear conflict frequently results in bear mortality and threatens the long-term stability and persistence of bear populations. Additionally, property damage and loss from conflicts can be extremely costly for individuals and communities and reduces social tolerance for bears. Tools designed to protect attractants from bears prevent conflict and help people better share the landscape with bears.

    Wednesday, April 8th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Anchorage

  • February 19
    Avalanche Awareness (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Friday, February 27, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
    Ice Fishing 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, February 28, 12pm -5pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
    Ice Fishing 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Friday, March 13, 12:30pm -6pm
    Fur Sewing Beaver Headbands
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, March 14, 10:00am-3:30pm
    Fur Sewing Beaver Headbands
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • March 25
    Intro to Rifle (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Sunday, March 29, 2pm-6pm
    Positional Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Sunday, March 29, 9am-1pm
    Basic Bolt Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Thursday, April 2, 6pm-9pm
    Choosing the Right Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, April 14, 6pm-8pm
    Wildlife Safety
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • April 16
    Intro to Float Hunting (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Saturday, April 18, 9am-4pm
    B.O.W. Shooting Day
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • April 21
    Wildlife Safety (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Thursday, April 23, 5:30pm-8:30pm
    Intro to Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Sunday, May 3, 10am-6pm & Tuesday, May 5, 5pm-9pm
    Concealed Carry Course
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, May 13, 5:30pm-8:30pm
    Bear Aware
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  • Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 21 5pm-9pm
    Intro to Shotgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Thursday, June 11, 5:30pm-8:30pm
    Firearms for Bear
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • July 8
    Sighting In Day (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Monday, July 13, 5pm-9pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • July 22
    Intro to Back Country Hunting (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Monday, July 27, 5:30pm-8:30pm
    Small Game Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, August 5, 6pm-9pm
    Archery 101
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  • Thursday, August 6, 5pm-9pm
    Duck Hunting
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  • Monday, August 10 &Tuesday, August 11 6pm-9pm
    Intro to Shotgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Sunday, October 25, 12pm-5pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, November 4, 6pm-9pm
    Intro to Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, November 7, 8:30am-5pm
    Mountain Huntress Clinic
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, December 9, 5pm-8pm
    Rifle Cleaning
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, December 16, 5pm-8pm
    Shotgun Cleaning
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Birchwood

  • Friday, June 5, 6pm-9pm
    Intermediate Bolt Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Fairbanks

  • January 10 – February 10
    Beaver Trapping Clinic (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Tuesday, February 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Wednesday, February 4 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Tuesday February 10, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday, February 11 5:30pm - 8:30pm
    Fur Sewing Trapper Hats
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Monday, February 23rd 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Choosing the Right Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, February 24th 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Intro to Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, March 17, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
    Intro to Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, April 14, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • May 13
    Chainsaw 101 (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

    Wednesday, May 13th 5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, June 2nd 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Bear Aware
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Wednesday, June 3rd 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Firearms For Bear Defense
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Thursday, June 4th 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Intro to Bolt Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, June 27th 8am-5pm Sunday, June 28th 8am - 1pm
    B.O.W. Blitz
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, October 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Rifle Cleaning and Maintanence
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Monday, October 26th 5:30pm - 8:30pm
    Intro to Handgun
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Saturday, November 21 8:00am - 1:00pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Girdwood

  • Saturday, May 16, 12pm-4pm
    Spring Foraging
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Juneau

Kenai

  • Saturday, October 24, 12pm-5pm
    Hunter Education
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Online

  • January 8
    Nelchina Caribou Herd Update
    Are you curious about what happened with the Nelchina caribou herd and how the herd is doing now? Join Glennallen Area Biologist, Heidi Hatcher, to learn about the history of the herd, management and monitoring efforts, the latest status of the herd, and expectations as the herd recovers.

    Register here

    Thursday, January 8th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska
  • February 12
    Collared Pikas: Alaska's Alpine Rock Hoppers
    Are small mammals collecting flower bouquets in the mountains? Yes! Alaska's collared pikas have small populations and unique behaviors that help them survive the long winter. In this presentation, Wildlife Biologist, Arin Underwood, presents her research on these elusive lagomorphs.

    Register here

    Thursday, February 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska
  • March 12
    Parasites, Pus & Pathogens: A Peek Inside Alaska's Wildlife
    Join Alaska wildlife veterinarian Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen for a visual overview of common parasites and diseases you may observe on the outside of animals, and on the inside of animals during the field dressing and butchering process. It will include how to identify diseases and parasites, concerns to humans, safe handling advice, when and how to report observations, and more. Warning: presentation may contain some 'gross' images!

    Register here

    Thursday, March 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska
  • April 9
    Living and Recreating in Bear Country
    April is Bear Awareness Month in Alaska. Please join Fish and Wildlife Technician, Wilson Puryear, as he presents best practices on how to safely live and recreate in bear country.

    Register here

    Thursday, April 9th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska

Palmer

  • Tuesday, May 12, 5pm-10pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Wasilla

  • Saturday, October 17, 12pm-5pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.