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.
2021 Events
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15 | Nelchina Caribou Herd Update | Online | 7pm. Please join Glennallen Area Biologist, Heidi Hatcher, for an overview of the history and status of the Nelchina caribou herd. Learn how annual surveys and inventory programs guide hunt administration for sustainable management of the herd. Register in advance for this meeting. |
| April 22 | Bear and Moose Safety Presentation | Online | 7pm. Please join Tom Griffin and Marian Snively for a Bear and Moose Safety Presentation. Register in advance for this presentation. |
| April 24 | What can we do outside? Make Your Spring WILD! | Online | Parents and educators! Its time to get those kids outside! Join us for a virtual yet interactive workshop that will include fun activities on tracks and animals signs, leaves and trees and plenty of dirty knees! April 24th, 9am-noon. $20 registration includes a copy the Growing Up WILD! Curriculum Guide Go to: https://wildspringforkids.eventbrite.com Contact: Brenda Duty 907.223.1420 brenda.duty@alaska.gov |
| May 4 | Western Arctic Caribou Herd Update | Online | 7pm. Please join Caribou Biologist, Alex Hansen, for an overview of the history and status of the Western Arctic caribou herd. Register in advance for this meeting. |
| June 19 | Wildlife Tracks and Sign (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield Join wildlife tracker and naturalist, Mike Taras, for a day in the field learning to identify a myriad of evidence left behind by animals. You will learn about animal behavior, how to identify tracks and other sign, gaits, track patterns, aging tracks, and more. Also learn observation and awareness skills to help you see more wildlife. Bring some food, water, and clothing for the weather. Be prepared to walk for a few hours, sometimes on uneven terrain. Adults and youth (11 and up) accompanied by an adult. |
| June 23 | Beginner Map & Compass Course (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield Want to learn how to read a map or operate a compass? This class is designed to teach the beginner basic map and compass skills that will help you navigate the outdoors with confidence. Learn about different types of maps and compasses and other basic orienteering and map reading skills. Learn how to "orient" a map and operate a compass so you can find your location or set a course. |
| 10am to 1pm, Sat June 26 | Deer Meat Processing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| 10am to 1pm, Sat June 26 | Intro to Deer Hunting & Field Dressing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| 10am to 1pm, Sat June 26 | Salmon Smoking, Pickling & Gravlox | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| July 10 | Introduction to Pistol Juneau (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield |
| July 10, 9am-6pm | Big Game Hunting Rifle | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| July 15 | Upland Bird Hunting Fairbanks (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield |
| July TBD | Float Tube Fly Fishing | Mat-Su Valley | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 2, 5pm-9pm | Duck Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 2 & 3, 6pm-10pm | Fairbanks BOW Hunter Education | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 10, 5pm-9pm | Small Game Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| 10am to 1pm, Sat, Aug 14 | Pack Rafting | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| 10am to 1pm, Sat, Aug 14 | Riflery Principles & Practice | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| 10am to 1pm, Sat, Aug 14 | Step into Shotgun | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| August 29, 8am-5pm | Hunter Education | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| Fri, Aug 27, 5-7pm; Sat, Aug 28, 11am-2pm | Psyched about Silvers — Fly Fishing | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| October 28 | Introduction to Trapping Juneau (Alaskans Afield) | Juneau |
Register at Alaskans Afield |
| October 30th, 8am-5pm | Kenai Hunter Education | Kenai | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| November 14, 8am-5pm | Hunter Education | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| TBD | Pike Palooza | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
| December 5 | Map and Compass Anchorage (Alaskans Afield) | Anchorage |
Register at Alaskans Afield |