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Becoming
an Outdoors-Woman (B.O.W.) is a chance for women age 18 or older to learn outdoor
skills they can use in fishing, hunting and other outdoor pursuits
-- presented in a fun, supportive environment in the company of
other women. Co-sponsored by the N.H. Fish and Game Department
and the N.H. Wildlife Federation, New Hampshire's B.O.W. program
has been teaching outdoor skills to women since 1994. Events offered include:
- Fall B.O.W. weekend
workshops feature classes in archery, fly-fishing, spincasting,
firearms use, camping, backpacking, nature photography, canoeing,
kayaking, map and compass, outdoor survival and much more.
- A
one-day winter B.O.W. workshop encourages participants to get out
and enjoy the great outdoors during the cold months, with classes
on ice fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, winter survival skills
and "shoe and shoot."
- Other specialty workshops at varying skill levels are
offered from time to time to go "Beyond B.O.W." These include an intermediate level fly-fishing weekend.
For
registration materials, more
information, scholarship details and photos of past workshops, click
here to visit www.nhbow.com. Many
more people apply for these sessions than can be accommodated, so
be sure to sign up early. Exact class offerings vary from year to year and
season to season.
During
open registration periods, applications are accepted only by mail
or delivered in person to the N.H. Wildlife Federation, 54 Portsmouth
St., Concord NH 03301 (phone 603-224-5953).
Upcoming
B.O.W. workshops include:
B.O.W. -- Winter Workshop: Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Fish and Game's Owl Brook
Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H. (Snow date Sunday, February 22.) Registration opens January 5, 2009. Course descriptions available now at www.nhbow.com. Registration form will be posted on January 5, 2009. Winter B.O.W. participants focus on a single winter outdoor
skill to explore in the company of other women. Choose
from topics such as ice-fishing, winter outdoor survival skills,
snowshoeing, and "shoe and shoot" (combines snowshoeing and target shooting). A one-day workshop,
Winter BOW is a great place to find out how much fun you can have
outdoors with friends and family -- even when it's cold outside!
Fall
B.O.W. weekend workshop -- Sept. 11-13, 2009
Registration for the fall weekend
workshop takes place in June 2009. N.H.'s fall BOW weekend is a great
chance to get into the outdoor action in the company of other adventurous
women. Choose from skills sessions on archery, fly-fishing,
spincasting, firearms use, camping, backpacking, nature photography,
canoeing, kayaking, map and compass navigation, mountain biking
and outdoor survival. Each participant attends 4 sessions during the weekend. Fall BOW is held in the beautiful
setting of Rockywold/Deephaven Camps in Holderness, N.H., with cozy cabins set on the shores of Squam Lake. Cost: $295 (includes
workshops, food and lodging).
Beyond BOW-- Intermediate Fly-Fishing Weekend -- September 25-27, 2009
Purity Spring Resort in Madison, N.H.
For women with some fly-fishing experience who want to become more confident fly-fishing on their own. The weekend covers the finer points of casting -- accuracy, timing, shooting the line; reading the water and then picking a proper fly and knowing how to cast it; and what to do when you catch a fish -- playing and releasing. Participants will have the opportunity to fish both still and moving water. The weekend cost of $275 includes meals, lodging, materials and instruction. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Course description is posted at www.nhbow.com when available. A registration form will be posted at www.nhbow.com after registration opens in July, or call (603) 271-3212 in July to request an application by mail. Class space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
GET INVOLVED IN B.O.W. -- It might change your life!
B.O.W. activities are for you if you've never tried
them before and want to learn; if you're a beginner
looking to improve your skills; if you're familiar with
some outdoor activities but want some new challenges; or if you're simply looking for the camaraderie
of like-minded women. (Though B.O.W. is designed primarily
for women, the program is an opportunity for anyone 18 or older
to explore new outdoor interests.)
Want to be on a mailing list to learn about future BOW events?
Click here to find out more at www.nhbow.com.
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