Calendar of Events
Highlighted Events
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!
Check our event listings and mark your calendar to join us.
2022 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Introduction to Rifle (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield Essential firearms safety, parts and safe operation of a bolt-action rifle, ammunition components, selection and safe storage, introduction to rifle sights and scopes, basic marksmanship concepts with coached practice, intro to shooting from multiple positions. |
| May 28 | Outdoor Survival (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Imagine being stuck in the wilderness unexpectedly. Would you know what to do? Give yourself a better chance of surviving and being found by learning basic outdoor survival skills. Instructors will cover what to pack in an emergency kit, how to start a fire, signal a rescue party, and prepare yourself for a night in the woods. Minimum age 8 years and up. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reflections Lake is located at Mile 30 of the Glenn Highway at Knik River Access Exit. Park at the maintenance road for a short walk directly to the lake. This course is being co-taught by ADF&G and Onward and Upward. |
| June 4 | Potter Marsh Discovery Day | Anchorage | 11am to 4pm, Saturday, June 4, 2022, Potter Marsh boardwalk, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, 2880 East 154th Ave., located at Mile 117 along the Seward Highway approximately ½ mile south of the Rabbit Creek Road exit and across from the Rabbit Creek Rifle Range. 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, birding stations along the boardwalk, arts and crafts, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, kid-friendly archery range, fly fishing practice area, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners. Free. Please leave pets at home. Contact (907) 267-2168, marian.snively@alaska.gov https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=anchoragecoastal.discoveryday |
| June 4 | Cooking in the Wild (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Come join the fun and learn to cook delicious and nutritious meals for your next wilderness outing. We will explore safe and efficient cooking methods, discuss how to prepare healthy backcountry meals, forage for wild and traditional foods, and cook a delicious lunch to share. Minimum age 8 years and up. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Reflections Lake is located at Mile 30 of the Glenn Highway at Knik River Access Exit. Park at the maintenance road for a short walk directly to the lake. This course is being co-taught by ADF&G and Onward and Upward. |
| June 8 & 9, 6pm-10pm | Staying Safe in Bear Country | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 22 & 23, 6pm-10pm | Introduction to Rifle and Firearms Safety | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 23 | Upland Bird Hunting (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield |
| June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm | Archery 101 | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm | Firearms Safety and Riflery | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm | Outdoor Survival | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm | Salmon Smoking/Pickling/Gravlox | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| July 9, 8am-5pm | Big Game Hunting Rifle | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| July 20 | Sheep Hunting Seminar with Joe Want (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield |
| July 26, 5pm-9pm | Archery 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Aug. 1, 4-7pm | Animal Tracking & Trailing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 1, 5pm-9pm | Small Game Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 15, 5pm-9pm | Duck Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 23, 5pm-9pm | Archery 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 28, 8am-5pm | BOW Hunter Education | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August TBD | Psyched about Silvers: Intermediate Fly Fishing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Fall '22 | Deer Field Dressing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Fall '22 | Deer Meat Processing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Fall '22 | Introduction to Deer Hunting | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Fall '22 | Navigation with Maps/GPS | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Fall '22 | Waterfowl Hunting | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| October 8, 8am-5pm | Kenai BOW Hunter Education | Kenai | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| November 13, 8am-5pm | BOW Hunter Education | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| November 19 | Reloading Clinic (Alaskans Afield) | Anchorage |
Register at Alaskans Afield |