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2024 Events

Date Title Location Description
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.
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, 6pm-7:15pm Wildlife Safety Anchorage For additional details visit the BOW Schedule page.
April 21 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.
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.
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
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.