Calendar of Events
Camps & Skills Clinics

Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage

  • January 14, 2026
    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, 2026
    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, 2026
    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, 2026
    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

  • Tuesday, December 16, 5pm-9pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, January 27, 5pm-9pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • February 19, 2026
    Avalanche Awareness (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

  • Saturday, February 28, 12pm -5pm
    Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • March 25, 2026
    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, 2026
    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, 2026
    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, 2026
    Sighting In Day (Alaskans Afield)
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  • Monday, July 13, 5pm-9pm
    Archery 101
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  • July 22, 2026
    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
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • 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
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Birchwood

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

Fairbanks

  • Saturday, January 10, 10:00pm-4:00pm
    Avalanche Safety
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Tuesday, Janaury 6, 13, 20, 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Rimfire Rifle Club
    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

  • January 3, 2026
    Basic Handgun (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

    Pregnant or nursing individuals should consult with their physician before participating due to potential exposure to lead.

Kenai

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

  • December 11
    Alaska's Wild Wood Bison: Past, Present and Future
    Join Wood Bison Project Biologist Tom Seaton for an in-depth update on Alaska's wood bison restoration efforts. This presentation will cover the current status of the Lower Yukon-Innoko herd, established in 2015, and the newly released Lower Tanana herd in the Minto Flats State Game Refuge. Tom will also share insights into upcoming plans for future herd releases in other regions of Alaska.

    Register here

    Thursday, December 11th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska
  • January 8, 2026
    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, 2026
    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, 2026
    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, 2026
    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.