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!
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2024 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | Potter Marsh Discovery Day 2024 | Anchorage | 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 tables by Plein Aire, and more. Event sponsored by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other partners. |
| June 15 | Reflections Lake Discovery Day 2024 | Palmer | 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 |
| Friday, July 26, 6-9pm | Rifle Set Up - Optimizing your Optic for Shooting and Hunting Success | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| July 27 & 28, 2024 | Fairbanks BOW Blitz | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| July 28 | Introduction to Upland Bird Hunting (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield This all-day, all-around field course includes: • Firearms and field safety instruction • Hunt demonstrations with versatile hunting dogs • Instructor-guided bird hunts for all participants • Small game habitat and regulation information. Pregnant or nursing individuals should consult with their physician before participating in this class due to potential exposure to lead. |
| Tuesday, July 30, 5-8pm | Small Game Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Wednesday, July 31st, 5-9pm | Archery 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Friday, August 2, 5:30-9:30pm | Basic Rifle 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 3 | Basic Rifle (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield Firearm safety and rules for safe gun handling; ammunition: components, selection and safe storage; shooting fundamentals; basic rifle shooting positions; how to clean, store and maintain your firearm. Women who are nursing or pregnant should consult with their physician prior to registering due to potential exposure to lead. |
| Wednesday, August 7th 2024. 5:00pm-9:00pm | Survival 101 | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Wednesday, August 14th 2024. 5:00pm-8:00pm | Map and Compass | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Monday, August 19th & Wednesday, August 21st from 6pm-9pm | Intro To Shotgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 24 | Foraging for Wild Foods (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Join forager Michele Harmeling on this field course! We will walk the trails and answer the age-old forager's question: Can I eat this, or will it kill me?!? This course will follow wooded and moderately hilly trails in Palmer. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the class. |
| Saturday, August 24, 9am-1pm | Intro to Handgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, August 24, 2pm-6pm | Intro to Handgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 29 | Foraging for Wild Foods (Alaskans Afield) | Mat-Su |
Register at Alaskans Afield Join forager Michele Harmeling on this field course! We will walk the trails and answer the age-old forager's question: Can I eat this, or will it kill me?!? This course will follow wooded and moderately hilly trails in Palmer. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the class. |
| Thursday, August 29, 5-9pm | Duck Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, October 5, 12-5pm | Hunter Education Certification | Wasilla | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, October 12, 12-5pm | Hunter Education Certification | Kenai | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, October 26, 12-5pm | Hunter Education Certification | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Saturday, November 2, 8am-6pm | Mountain Huntress | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Wednesday, November 13, 6-8pm | Draw Tags & Hunting Regulations 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |