Alaska Outdoor Digest

The source for important, timely news on hunting, fishing and the outdoors in Alaska.

September 14, 2026

5th Annual Alaska Yak Classic (Kayak Halibut Derby)

Fishing is at Whisky Gulch for kayak anglers will and able to tackle Cook Inlet Halibut. The Tournament starts at daylight or in this case 4:45am. The tournament will end at 6pm. The winner will be the single largest halibut by weight.  If for some reason we don't have a...

Armed Services YMCA Shoot for the Troops

Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park Eagle River, Alaska

New sporting clays shooting event to benefit the Armed Services YMCA of Alaska and the work it does to support active duty military families in Alaska.  This is a 100-target sporting clays shoot, at Birchwood Recreation and Shooting Park.  Two shooting sessions, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with complimentary lunch...

Salmonfest

Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds Ninilchik, AK

Annual celebration of all things Salmon, sponsored by and supporting the Kachemak Bay Conservation Society. Performances by 18 musical groups and headlined by Homer native Jewel.  At the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.

MatSu fisheries public hearing

Assembly Chambers, 350 E. Dahlia Ave. in Palmer 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer, AK

Public hearing for MatSu fishermen to hear from and provide comments to ADF&G Commissioner Sam Cotten on current issues with Valley salmon runs and management.

Russian River fly-fishing with TU, Inletkeeper

Russian River Campground 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Cooper Landing, AK, United States

Fly Fishing: Sunday August 27, 1:00-5:00pm Join Cook Inletkeeper on the Russian River for another outing in our “Getting to Know Your Watershed Adventure series” with guest host Eric Booton from Trout Unlimited. Participants will meet at the Russian River Campground "Grayling" day-use parking area at 1:00pm for an afternoon...

ASFA meeting, election of officers

Denny's Benson and Denali, Anchorage, Ak

  The first meeting of the Alaska Sport Fishing Association for the 2017-2018 period is this Tuesday September 12th at 6:30 pm, Denny’s restaurant, corner of Benson & Denali. This meeting is an election meeting where those interested in being nominated for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer should attend and submit...

Trout Unlimited Happy Hour

49th State Brewing Company 717 West Third, Anchorage, AK

Join Trout Unlimited members and fellow anglers for a tasty beverage before the Anchorage showing of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4). Swap fish stories, learn about TU's work to protect & conserve fish habitat in Alaska, and take action to save Bristol Bay. The happy hour will be...

IFF Flyfishing Film Fest

49th State Brewing Company 717 West Third, Anchorage, AK

Short and feature length films on all things flyfishing. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.  Film begins at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are also available for purchase at Mossy's Fly Shop and, if available, at the door on the day of the event for $18.00 per ticket. For more information, please contact...

Anchorage Fish Game Advisory Committee meeting

King Career Center 2650 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK

The Anchorage Fish & Game Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. at the King Career Center located at 2650 E Northern Lights Blvd in order to hold an organizational meeting, possibly discuss BOF ACRs, and begin preparing comments on the Statewide Board of Game proposals.  For more...

Homer Elks Winter King Salmon Derby

Homer, AK Homer, alaska

The Annual Homer Elks Winter King Salmon Derby is Oct. 7-8. Entry fee of $100 covers both days of fishing. Top prize is 20 percent of gross ticket sales. Call Homer Elks Lodge for more information 907-235-2127.