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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 |
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January 11 | How old am I? The answer is in my genes | Online |
Please join us at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11 for a Winter Wildlife Series lecture titled "How old am I? The answer is in my genes." Ehren Epperson will present work from a collaborative project with ADFG staff Jeff Stetz, Sarah Rauchenstein and Trista Sims, and staff from USFWS and AITRIC, using epigenetics analysis to develop a "genetic clock" to estimate ages for polar bears, brown bears, and black bears in Alaska. Ehren has worked for USFS as a wilderness ranger at Pack Creek Brown Bear Sanctuary on Admiralty Island, and as a research technician studying black bears for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife. He has also worked for NPS at Sequia Natl Park as a bear management ranger and served two years with the Alaska State Troopers A-star Helicopter team. Ehren is currently a Wildlife Tech III in Palmer and is excited to share work from this ground-breaking collaborative project. Registration for the online presentation is required. Register here. |
February 8 | Studying Tree Swallows in Southcentral Alaska | Online | Join us at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 8 for the Winter Wildlife Series virtual presentation "Studying Tree Swallows in Southcentral Alaska" with Rachel Gingras. North America has experienced a 32% decline in birds that feed on seasonally abundant insect populations. Pinpointing the non-breeding origins and routes of migratory birds is critical for understanding these declines. Using Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor; TRES) as a model organism, stable isotope ecology techniques and geolocator data are being used to study interannual variation in both breeding and non-breeding origins, migratory catchment, and dispersal for Tree Swallows breeding in Southcentral Alaska. While pursuing a BS degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Rachel Gingras worked on a Tree Swallow monitoring project examining stable isotope variability in multiple tissues. She received an MS in Biological Sciences from UAA in 2022 studying Tree Swallow migration. Rachel is a Wildlife Technician 3 at ADF&G's Wildlife Information Center. Registration is required for this online event and is available here. |
Friday, March 22, 10-4:30pm | Ice Fishing | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
March 23 | Bear Baiting Basics (Alaskans Afield) | Fairbanks |
Register at Alaskans Afield In this course you will learn about: materials needed; how to find a baiting location; considerations while hunting with children; how to judge the size of bears; field dressing and salvage requirements; fur care; site clean up. Special Note: This is not a certification course. |
March 27 | Winter Birding (Alaskans Afield) | Anchorage |
Register at Alaskans Afield In this class you will learn about the physical characteristics of some of the common winter birds in the Anchorage area, along with their chirps, calls and songs. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather, as after a short classroom session, we will explore the surrounding trails looking and listening for birds! |
Thursday, April 25, 5:30-9:30pm | Intro to Rifle | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
April 10 | Wildlife Safety (Alaskans Afield) | Anchorage |
Register at Alaskans Afield Wildlife Safety Class |
Saturday, April 13, 8am-1pm | Hunter Education Certification | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Wednesday, April 17, 6-8pm | Wildlife Safety | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Thursday, May 2, 6-9pm | Bear Aware | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Southeast Spring Workshop | Juneau | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Wednesday, May 15 & Thursday, May 16 5pm-9pm | Intro to Shotgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Tuesday, June 4, 5-9pm | Intro to Archery | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Tuesday, June 4th, 5pm -10pm | Hunter Education Certification | Palmer | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Thursday, June 6, 6-9pm | Bear Aware | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Monday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 11, 5-9pm | Bear Safety | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Tuesday, July 16, 5-10pm | Hunter Education Certification | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Tuesday, July 23, 5-9pm | Archery 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
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. |
Saturday, July 27 & Sunday, July 28 | B.O.W. Blitz | Fairbanks | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Monday, July 29, 5-9pm | Bobber Fishing | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Thursday, August 1, 5-8pm | Small Game Hunting | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Monday, August 12 & Tuesday, August 13, 5-9pm | Intro to Shotgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Saturday, August 24, 9am-1pm | Intro to Handgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
Saturday, August 24, 2-6pm | Intro to Handgun | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |
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. |
Wednesday, November 13, 6-8pm | Draw Tags & Hunting Regulations 101 | Anchorage | For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page. |