Calendar of Events
Camps & Skills Clinics

Anchorage

  • June 4
    Potter Marsh Discovery Day
    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 8 & 9, 6pm-10pm
    Staying Safe in Bear Country
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • June 22 & 23, 6pm-10pm
    Introduction to Rifle and Firearms Safety
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • July 9, 8am-5pm
    Big Game Hunting Rifle
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • July 26, 5pm-9pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • August 1, 5pm-9pm
    Small Game Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • August 15, 5pm-9pm
    Duck Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • August 23, 5pm-9pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • August 28, 8am-5pm
    BOW Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • November 13, 8am-5pm
    BOW Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • November 19
    Reloading Clinic (Alaskans Afield)
    Register at Alaskans Afield

Fairbanks

Juneau

  • May 28
    Introduction to Rifle (Alaskans Afield)
    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.
  • June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm
    Archery 101
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm
    Firearms Safety and Riflery
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm
    Outdoor Survival
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • June 25, Sat., 10am-1pm
    Salmon Smoking/Pickling/Gravlox
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Aug. 1, 4-7pm
    Animal Tracking & Trailing
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • August TBD
    Psyched about Silvers: Intermediate Fly Fishing
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Fall '22
    Deer Field Dressing
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Fall '22
    Deer Meat Processing
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Fall '22
    Introduction to Deer Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Fall '22
    Navigation with Maps/GPS
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
  • Fall '22
    Waterfowl Hunting
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Kenai

  • October 8, 8am-5pm
    Kenai BOW Hunter Education
    For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.

Mat-Su

  • May 28
    Outdoor Survival (Alaskans Afield)
    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
    Cooking in the Wild (Alaskans Afield)
    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.