Maine B.O.W. Introductory Skills Weekend this weekend

(PressZoom) – The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is hosting its annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Introductory Skills Weekend from Friday, Sept. 17 to Sunday, Sept. 19 at Camp Caribou on Pattee Pond in Winslow.

Registrations still are being accepted. No previous experience is required. So sign up now! A brochure and the registration form are posted at mainebow.com. For more information, contact BOW Coordinator Emily Jones at (207) 287-8069 or at emily.jones@maine.gov.

The workshop is directed towards women 18 years and older who are interested in gaining or improving their skills in hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in a safe and comfortable environment.

The weekend workshop provides participants with the opportunity to try a variety of outdoor activities under the supervision of experienced instructors and registered guides. The cost is $225 and covers everything — good food, lodging, all equipment and lots of opportunity to learn. Partial scholarships are available based on need. Participants stay in heated bunk-style cabins, and meals are served cafeteria-style in the main lodge.

Some of the 36 instruction courses offered over the three days include: canoeing, kayaking, outdoor survival, firearms use and range safety, skeet shooting, fly casting, knot tying, GPS, map and compass, archery, trapping, bow hunting, trip planning, outdoor cooking, ropes course, forest ecology, planting for wildlife, basic fishing, biking, and much more!

A complete Hunter Safety Certification Course is available as a course strand for the weekend. Participants in Hunter Safety take four required classes with additional evening instruction and a Sunday afternoon final test.

The national Becoming an Outdoors Woman program began in 1991 when it was first offered at the University of Wisconsin after a study there concluded that women preferred to learn hunting, fishing and outdoor skills in a non-competitive atmosphere with other women.

More than 80 women, ranging in age from 18 to over 60, attend Maine BOW’s Introductory Skills Weekend each year.

Nebraska Becoming An Outdoors-Woman to be held Oct. 1-3 in Halsey

This workshop is designed for anyone 18 years of age or older to learn the outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful in a variety of outdoor pursuits.

“Workshop increased my confidence to become a more active participant rather than just an observer.”

“I enjoyed EVERYTHING about the BOW weekend!”

“This was my first year…but not my last. It was awesome!”

http://bit.ly/8ZXypm for brochure and http://bit.ly/amsznc for registration form.

Dutch Oven and outdoor cooking event in Missouri

Grab a friend, family member or spouse and come spend the weekend learning to cook outdoors, meeting new friends and fellowshipping with other sportsmen and women.

The NWTF invites you to attend a Dutch Oven & Outdoor Cooking event Sept. 25-26 at Heartland Center in Parkville, Mo.

Check-in Sat. at 9 a.m., then spend the afternoon making fire starters and cooking in a cardboard box oven.

Later, enjoy dinner and overnight accommodations at Heartland Center’s Trask Lodge.

Practice your newly-acquired cooking skills Sunday morning by cooking a full outdoor breakfast.

Pre-registration is required.
Click here to download registration form.

Registration fees cost:

• $75 for NWTF members
• $105 for non-members

Registration fee includes lodging, three meals and use of class equipment/supplies, plus NWTF membership and one year subscription to Turkey Country magazine for non-members.

The first 20 participants to register will receive a FREE lodge cookbook!
For more information, or to register, contact Ellen Benitz at (816) 387-6606 or ebenitz@nwtf.net, Sherry Hill at (816) 992-3650 or Patty Scharinger at (913) 651-0271.

Idaho fly-fishing clinic scheduled to ‘hook’ women anglers

Wade aside men – more women are likely to be hip deep in your favorite fly fishing river soon.

A fly fishing clinic specifically for women ages 12 and older will introduce beginner anglers to casting techniques, equipment use, clothing, fly selection, how to read water and, most importantly, how to catch fish.

The women will learn the basics of fly fishing and practice their casting skills during two evening sessions in Lewiston, September 1 and 8, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Also included is a weekend overnight campout and two days of personalized fishing instruction on a scenic Idaho river, planned September 11 and 12.

The cost is $50 for adults and $20 for young women 12 to 17 years old and includes a Saturday sack snack, evening dinner and Sunday breakfast with coffee both mornings.

Fly rods and reels will be provided to those who do not own equipment, but participants must bring all other fishing gear, waders, camping equipment, food and beverage. Young women ages 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a participating guardian or parent.

For more information, contact Peg Kingery at (208) 669-1858 or pkingery@vandals.uidaho.edu. Registration forms are available at http://www.kellycreekflycasters.org or at the Lewiston Fish and Game office, 3316 16th Street. Space is limited so register early. Registration will end August 31.

Sponsored Kelly Creek Flycasters, Temple Fork Outfitters and Idaho Fish and Game, the overall goal is to introduce women to the joys of fly fishing by providing them basic information and hands-on experiences in a comfortable environment.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation to host women’s waterfowling clinic in October

Puxico Mo — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a waterfowl hunting clinic designed specifically for women. It will involve training on Oct. 3 followed by a duck hunt some time during duck season.

The Oct. 3 training session will combine classroom and hands-on training in the field. Topics will include the history and biology of waterfowl in North America, waterfowl hunting equipment, regulations, waterfowl identification and wingshooting techniques. Lunch and equipment will be provided to participants.

The hunt will team participants with local waterfowl hunting guides on privately owned and managed waterfowl hunting areas near Duck Creek Conservation Area. The hunt will probably take place during November or December. The participants will coordinate the scheduling of their hunt with their guides.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and are required to purchase the appropriate hunting permits. A $25 pre-registration fee must be included with applications. This payment will be returned to the participants at the training session on Oct. 3.

Applications and pre-registration fees should be delivered to MDC’s Southeast Regional Office in Cape Girardeau by Sept. 17. Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process immediately after Sept. 17. If the event is not filled by Sept. 17, applications will be accepted after this date.

Any applicant born on or after Jan. 1, 1967 must complete a Hunter Education Course or purchase an Apprentice Hunter Authorization in order to attend the event.

For an application or more information, contact the MDC Southeast Regional Office at 573-290-5730 or Conservation Agent Mic Plunkett at 573-495-2737.

California Waterfowl’s Women’s Hunting Camp set for Sept. 25-26 in Bay Area

What a great opportunity to discover duck hunting in California. And to meet blogger, hunter and writer extraordinaire Holly Heyser, aka NorCal Cazadora. You may read about the details of this two day workshop on Sept. 25-26 at the Birds Landing Hunting Preserve near Suisun Marsh in the Bay Area at a recent blog post at her website.

Bull Shoals-White River State Park (Arkansas) to host WITO event Oct. 1-3

Bull Shoals-White River State Park will be hosting a Women’s Outdoor Weekend October 1-3 . During this three day, two night workshop participants will attend different sessions on Basic Camping/Backpacking Skills, Nature Journaling, Beginning Bird Watching, Intro to Fly Fishing, Beginning Kayaking, Dutch Oven Cooking and much more. There will be lots of free time to hang out, laugh and build new friendships. All gear and meals included in registration fee. Registration fee is $125, space is limited so register early. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity.

Contact Phone/Email

For more information, contact Bull Shoals-White River State Park at 870-445-3629 or e-mail julie.lovett@arkansas.gov

South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar to be held in Puget Sound in September

Whether you are a woman sailor, power boater, angler or just interested in boating as a way to explore Puget Sound, the South Sound Women’s Boating Seminar is a chance to learn and meet like-minded women boaters.

Experienced women boaters and experts in their fields will lead the discussions at the seminar presented at the Olympia Yacht Clubhouse 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18.

The South Sound Sailing Society and the Olympia Yacht Club are sponsors of the full-day event.

The $30 registration fee includes lunch and a chance at door prizes.

Among the presentations scheduled are choosing the right outboard motor, marine radio basics, maintenance for small diesel engines, what women need to know about cruising in Alaska and tips on buying a boat.

For more information or to register, visit www.ssssclub.com and click on “Women’s Boating Seminar” or call Mary Fitzgerald at 360-250-1230.

Award-winning ‘Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ seminar to lure ladies to sport fishing capital of the world in November

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, 8/10 ─ The finest of fishing will be shared with women at the award winning “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!®” Keys weekend seminar, November 12-14 at Holiday Isle Resort & Marina, Islamorada, FL ─ “the Sport Fishing Capital of the World.”

For this event, held in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, women will travel from several states for an exciting weekend of educational and hands-on fishing activities, habitat conservation and to meet other female anglers. The seminar provides an opportunity for the ladies to use their newly-acquired techniques to fish inshore or offshore on their choice of a group boat, flats boat or sportfishing boat.

For more than 15 years, over 6,000 seminar graduates have praised the program and returned to learn more. Upon receiving an award for attending the event eleven times, Lurue Lord, Statesboro, GA, said, “Fishing is a lifelong passion. The best anglers never stop learning!” Participants Nancy Wright, Jupiter, FL and Aimee Riley, Bridgeport, WV came to last year’s Islamorada seminar with high hopes of catching their first saltwater fish ever. It was beyond their wildest dreams to release sailfish up to 60 lbs. on their first attempt, only one day after learning how.

The Award-winning “No-Yelling School of Fishing” Curriculum
Known as the “No-Yelling School of Fishing,” this award-winning seminar for women will kick off on Friday, November 12, with a meet-and-greet networking social from 6:30-8:30 pm featuring a cash bar, raffle and silent auction for registrants and guests. Saturday’s events begin at 8:00 am with classroom presentations on offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishing, followed by lunch and hands-on fishing skills until 4:30 pm. Named speakers are Captains Jim Anson, Lee Lavery, Skip Bradeen and more. Skills such as releasing, conservation, knot tying, bait rigging, spin and net casting, gaffing grapefruits, trailer backing, boat handling, stand-up fish fighting techniques and more will be taught. Events conclude with a silent auction, followed by food, music and fun with artist Pasta Pantaleo at his new Signature Gallery, MM 81.5 oceanside in a historical Red Cross home. On Sunday, November 14, ladies embark on a half-day Fishing Adventure (optional and additional) followed by a fish fillet demonstration. Women can opt to sign up a male guest on boats that take only two (inshore/flats) and group boat (party boat) trips only. The Florida Keys have not been impacted by the Gulf oil spill and fishing is as good as ever.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will educate seminar participants on the importance of marine conservation by showing the habits that can be developed so each person can make a difference, no matter where they fish. Women will learn safe hook removal, release techniques and more.

“Our Islamorada seminar provides women with a unique experiential vacation getaway where they can learn, network and enjoy the fabulous Florida Keys and all of its remarkable fishing,” notes Betty Bauman, founder of the series and recently named one of the Top Women in American Boating by BoatU.S. Magazine. “Attendees will also learn about our new Angels of the Seas conservation initiative with the Save Our Seas Foundation and see how some of our graduates have organized conservation projects to compete in that program’s Conservation Awards,” she added.

Featured on national network television and more, the seminar series is held in conjunction with the FWC through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, with major partners such as Mercury Outboards, Ranger, BoatU.S. ANGLER Insurance, Gulfstream Int’l Airlines, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Magic Tilt Trailers. Other partners are on the website at www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

Seminar registration is $115 up to a week before the event and $135 the week of the event and for walk-ins. Registration includes instruction, use of equipment, hands-on training, networking reception and silent auction, meals, goody bags and more. The Sunday Fishing Adventure with tackle and bait is additional. Holiday Isle is at MM 84.5, oceanside in Islamorada. Contact: phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.

About Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!

“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!®”
(LLGF) is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sport fishing and to promoting conservation and responsible angling. LLGF promotes networking among women anglers and emphasizes mentorship between novice and experienced members. Founded in 1997 by Betty Bauman, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, LLGF has over 6,000 graduates and is the largest organization in the world whose objective is to introduce women to fishing. Both Bauman and her seminar series – often dubbed “The No-Yelling School of Fishing” – are renowned nationally in the sport fishing and marine industries. The organization has earned rave reviews from national media including “Inside Edition,” CBS’ “The Early Show,” NBC’s “Nightly News,” “Good Morning America,” “Outdoor Life Network,” USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Southern Living and more.

A new venture of LLGF is the Angels of the Seas Conservation Initiative, partnering with the Save Our Seas Foundation to create multiple conservation projects that will contend for awards.

Still room for takers in the Women’s Outdoor Skills Event, Wisconsin

We still have plenty of openings for our Women’s Outdoor Skills Event next Saturday, August 21. It’s not too late to send in that registration form.

Enjoy a fun, relaxing day with fellow Outdoor enthusiasts. Learn new skills, practice old ones, and meet a great bunch of people.

Our sponsors for this event include:

J & H Game Farm
Sabre Lanes
Culver’s, Neenah
All Sports Trophy & Engraving
Manderfield’s Home Bakery
Old 45 Archery
Festival Foods, New London

For more information either contact us by email at:

info@northeastwisconsinoutdoors.com

or download our brochure by clicking here.

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