BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN

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LET'S GO OUT! If you can relate to this NPR story: "For Some Girls, The Ultimate Goal Is To Kill A Buck" you should be involved in BOW. Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a program of the Outdoor Education Division of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Bow is a program designed to encourage women to become active participants in the great outdoors; including activities related to hunting, camping, boating, backpacking and hiking and fishing to name a few. "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" is a unique opportunity for women to learn skills associated with a variety of outdoor recreation activities. The workshops are geared toward adult women. However, anyone 18 years of age or older who wants to learn outdoor skills in a non-intimidating and friendly environment is welcome to register. Two workshops are held during the year at Ponca State Park and the State 4H Camp at Halsey. Get more info>>

BOW also offers a BEYOND BOW experiences during spring, summer, winter and fall and include a variety of opportunities for women to get hands-on experience with flyfishing, hunting camps, kayaking and canoeing trips, field dressing and cooking wild game and so much more. Women learn the skills that allow them to become true outdoors women.
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In addition women involved in the program gain camaraderie with new friends, discover and enhance diverse strengths and experiences, and develop a appreciation for the wild and what it takes to develop hunting and outdoor skills in a mentored setting.

Bow workshops are for you if...

• You have never tried these activities but would like an opportunity to learn
• You are a beginner and would like to improve your skills
• You would like to try some new activities
• You would like to meet others with the same interests
  

What past participants have to say about their experiences:

• "Can't wait until next year! What a dynamic, diverse group of women, with one thing in common - enthusiasm!"
  
  
• "Definitely got me excited about the outdoors!"
  
  
• "Great for women - inspirational, motivating to see other women doing and teaching these things." "Most fun I have had in years!"
  
  
• "The hottest thing in outdoor education today is a series of conferences designed to teach women shooting, fishing, camping and other things." -- Field and Stream

BECOMING AN OUTDOOR FAMILY



Outdoor Skills Getaways for the Whole Family

Rediscover your inner wild-child as you reconnect with the great outdoors and each other. Becoming and Outdoors Family (BOF) offers opportunities for workshops and camps for families. These camps are outdoor skills getaways for the entire family that allows everyone to explore the excitement and challenges of fishing, shooting, cooking, camping and so much more.

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