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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!
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2019 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28 & 29, Monday & Tuesday, 6pm–10pm | Women's Handgun Clinic (HIT Clinic) | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| February 11 & 12, Monday & Tuesday, 6pm-10pm | Women's Rifle Clinic (HIT Clinic) | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| February 23, Saturday, 9am–12pm | Bear and Sheep Hunting Clinic (HIT Clinic) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| March 9 – 31 | Small Game Field to Fork (Alaskans Afield) | Anchorage |
Register at Alaskans Afield Are you outdoor savvy and interested in hunting but have never had the time/knowledge/skills/mentor — (fill in the blank) — to pursue it? In this multi-day course, you will learn what it takes to get started from choosing the right equipment and firearm to planning your trip and identifying species. This course is designed to take participants through a Basic Hunter Education class on March 9th and then follow-up with an opportunity three weeks later to harvest, field dress, and cook small game. This course is for adults (18 and up) and space is limited. To register, please contact Stephen Sowell, email: stephen.sowell@alaska.gov or call 907-465-4345. |
| March 24, Sunday 8am–6pm | Big Game Hunting Rifle (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| March 29 & 30, Friday 5pm–10pm & Saturday 8am–7pm | Handgun (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| March 30 & 31, Saturday & Sunday 4:30–6pm | Archery 101 (Beyond Bow) | Wasilla | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| April 3, 7pm – 8pm | Wildlife Wednesday - Mat-Su Valley Pike: Friend or Foe? | Mat-Su | Matanuska Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Georgeson Rd., Palmer. These voracious eaters may be fun to fish, but they are not in fact naturally occurring in the Mat-Su, and can severely impact local native fish populations. Come learn from ADF&G fishery biologists Parker Bradley and Cody Jacobson about these impressive fresh water hunters: how they got here, why they are a problem for other native fish like salmon, what local organizations like ADFG are doing about it, and how local residents can help. Email sierra.doherty@alaska.gov for more information. |
| April 3, 2019, 6pm-9pm | Bear Bait Certification Clinic (HIT Clinic) | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| April 4, 6 & 7, Thursday 6pm–9pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am–6pm | Wilderness Remote First Aid (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| April 8 & 9, 6pm–10pm | Women's Only Hunter Education (HIT Clinic) | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| April 9 | Small Game Hunting & Field Dressing (Alaskans Afield) | Petersburg |
Register at Alaskans Afield Ptarmigan, grouse, and hare can make a tasty dinner. Learn where to find them and what equipment you'll need. Learn how to care for, and field-dress small game. We will also share some of our favorite recipes to get you started. Class is geared for adults and youth (10 and up). |
| April 13 | Small Game Hunting & Field Dressing (Alaskans Afield) | Ketchikan |
Register at Alaskans Afield Ptarmigan, grouse, and hare can make a tasty dinner. Learn where to find them and what equipment you'll need. Learn how to care for, and field-dress small game. Participants will also have the opportunity to venture into the field with Small Game Biologist, Rick Merizon, to observe hare, grouse and ptarmigan habitat. Class is geared for adults and youth (10 and up) |
| April 17–19 & 24–26, 2019 | Women's Spring Shotgun League (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| April 22 & 23, Monday and Tuesday 6pm–9pm | Archery 101 (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| April 23 & 25, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm–10pm | Hunter Education (Beyond Bow) | Palmer | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| April 27, Saturday 8am–5pm | Hunter Education (Beyond Bow) | Kenai | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| April 28, Saturday 9am–6pm. | Survival (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 2, Thursday 6pm–9pm | Map and Compass Clinic (HIT Clinic) | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| May 5, Sunday 8am–5pm | Hunter Education (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 7–8, Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm–9pm | Staying Safe in Bear Country (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 10–11, Friday 5pm–10pm & Saturday 8am–7pm | Handgun (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 10-12, Friday afternoon, Saturday & Sunday morning | Southeast BOW Spring Workshop | Echo Ranch Camp, Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 18, Saturday 9am–5pm | Beaver Skinning & Hide Prep (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 19, Sunday 9am–6pm | Map & Compass (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| May 22 | Firearms 101: An introduction to new hunters (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Are you interested in acquiring a firearm but unsure where to start? This course will walk you through a conversation of discovery as we help you assess your specific needs. Explore the possibilities as you consider the available options for firearms as well as ammunition to match your intended purpose. This course will include a review of firearms safety with an emphasis on the specific circumstances you might expect to encounter in the field or on the range. |
| June 1 | Riflery: Principles & Practice (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Our expert marksmen and women will introduce you to the fundamentals of shooting a .22 caliber rifle safely and accurately. Learn to shoot in various positions, including prone, sitting, kneeling and standing. Class is geared for adults and youth (10 and up) accompanied by an adult. |
| June 5 – 6, 9am – 5pm | A New Home on the Range: Wood Bison Restoration Field-Trip | Portage |
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Alaska. The Alaska Wood Bison is North America’s largest land animal and once had a thriving population in Alaska. Wood Bison left the Alaska landscape years ago, until a small herd was discovered in Canada. In this workshop learn the natural history of these behemoth cousins of the Plains Bison and the effort to repopulate Alaska with wood bison through a reintroduction project. We’ll learn about the natural history of wood bison, why this project became important and how the initiative began to make it happen. We’ll use science, civics, social studies and math to demonstrate how educators can engage students in a place-based themed series of lessons for the classroom and beyond and then meet these mighty mammals up close with biologist Tom Seaton. Both days will take place at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, one of the major partners of this project.
This workshop is part of the Anchorage School District Summer Academy and is open to any educator across the state. This is a 1 credit graduate level 580 course to be used for recertification. Call with questions: Brenda Duty brenda.duty@alaska.gov 907-267-2216 To Register: https://woodbison.eventbrite.com |
| June 15 | Wild Plants and Outdoor Cooking (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Join us for an interpretive hike where you'll learn the common names and properties of wild plants. Help harvest some of nature's edible delights to add to recipes we'll cook up in our backcountry kitchen. We'll set up different camp stoves and discuss how to plan and prepare lightweight, delicious meals for your next outdoor adventure. |
| June 20–23, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday | Backcountry Backpacking Adventure (Beyond Bow) | Kenai Peninsula, Kachemak Bay | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 29 | Small Game Hunting & Field Dressing (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Session I — Ptarmigan, grouse, and hare can make a tasty dinner. Learn where to find them and what equipment you'll need. Learn how to care for, and field-dress small game. We will also share some of our favorite recipes to get you started. Session II — Learn to identify small game species and their preferred habitats. Participants will have the opportunity to venture into the field with Small Game Biologist, Rick Merizon, to observe hare, grouse and ptarmigan habitat. Class is geared for adults and youth (10 and up). |
| July 1 | Archery (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield Bow and arrow basics, shooting in both an indoor and outdoor setting using light compound bows. Safety and skill will be taught, and all materials provided. Learn how a bow can be an effective means of harvesting game |
| July 14, Sunday 8am–6pm | Big Game Hunting Rifle (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Wednesday, July 24 | Sheep Hunting Clinic (HIT Clinic) | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| August 4, Sunday 10am–4pm | RCSP Sighting in Day (HIT Clinic) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the Hit Clinics Schedule page. |
| August 6–7, Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm–9pm | Shotgun (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 17 | Outdoor Survival (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Have you ever been stuck in the wilderness unexpectedly? Give yourself a better shot at surviving and being found by learning the basics of how to signal a rescue party, create an emergency kit, build a fire, and prevent bear encounters. |
| September 1 | Rifle Basics (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield Learn the fundamentals of basic rifle marksmanship principles, sighting in and establishing a "zero" for your rifle, plus rifle maintenance and cleaning. Understand the pros and cons of different shooting positions and adapting to various distances. |
| September 1 | Archery for All (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield How do you hold a bow? What is a "nock?" Can you really hit that target? Absolutely! Our expert instructors will have you shooting bows successfully in no time! |
| November 10, Sunday 8am–5pm | Hunter Education (Beyond Bow) | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |