Iowa’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop Set for Sept. 19 - 21
August 28, 2008
Iowa’s annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop will be held September 19-21, at the Springbrook Conservation Educations Center, approximately 1 ½ hours west of Des Moines.
The 2 ½-day workshop provides women a comfortable environment and beautiful setting to learn outdoor skills they may not normally try. BOW is an international program aimed primarily at women, but is an opportunity for anyone 18 years and older to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Classes offered throughout the weekend include introduction to firearms, basic shooting, basic fishing, knot tying, river fishing, fly fishing, archery, turkey and deer hunting basics, Dutch oven cooking, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, map and compass, and much more.
“We have been providing BOW workshops in Iowa for nearly 15 years and they continue to be very popular, well-attended events,” says Julie Sparks, BOW coordinator. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for participants to get enough instruction and hands-on learning to feel confident pursuing these activities. We have a great team of dedicated instructors and an awesome location for the workshop.”
Registration continues, but the workshop is filling fast, she said. A registration form is available online at http://www.iowadnr.com/bow/index.html
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For more information, contact Julie Sparks at 515-281-6159 or Julie [dot] sparks [at] dnr [dot] iowa [dot] gov.
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New Jersey Outdoors for Women - October 4 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ
Surf Fishing Clinic - (No surf fishing experience needed.) Open to women only at least 18 years old. Participants will learn the basics of surf fishing, including information on rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, casting, reading the surf, and caring for your catch. The afternoon will be spent on the beach using techniques learned to fish the surf. The workshop will take place rain or shine, warm or cold. Participants should be prepared with appropriate clothing, as well as other convenience items such as sun screen, sunglasses, hat, and foul weather gear.
Please enclose a check for $15.00 made out to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife with your registration form. This fee will be refunded to you at the class but will be nonrefundable for those not attending. Participants will also be able to register for the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament held the following day, October 5. The cost for the tournament is $10 for adults, equipment will be supplied to those who participate in the workshop, but participants will be responsible for their own bait.
Questions please contact Karen Leskie at 609-748-4347 or karen [dot] leskie [at] dep [dot] state [dot] nj [dot] us.
Surf Clinic Registration Form (pdf, 13kb)
Women interested in additional outdoor recreation opportunities are encouraged to visit www.NJOWL.org - the Web site of New Jersey Outdoor Women’s League.
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July 18, 2008
The annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament is held on the first Sunday in October at Island Beach State Park. In 2008 it will be held on Sunday, October 5.
 A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament each year. Overall length determines the winner. All fish must meet minimum length tournament requirements.
The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the “Governor’s Award,” and has his/her name engraved on the Governor’s Cup, which is permanently displayed at the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in each species category. Winners from the early entry drawing and the tournament must be present during the afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes or they will be forfeited.
Brochure and Registration Form (pdf, 73kb)
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CONCORD, N.H. - If you’ve been thinking about signing up for the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop, but haven’t gotten around to it yet - there’s good news! You still can, so sign up today and get in on this enjoyable chance to learn outdoor skills in the company of other women. A brochure and mail-in registration form are available to download at www.nhbow.com, or call (603) 271-3212 or email aquatic-ed [at] wildlife [dot] nh [dot] gov to request an application by mail.Â
The 2008 B.O.W. fall workshop will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 5-7, at Rockywold/Deephaven Camps on Squam Lake in Holderness, N.H. You must be 18 years of age or older. The workshop fee of $295 includes lodging, meals, instruction and equipment use. Some scholarships are available; download a scholarship application form at www.nhbow.com, or call (603) 271-3212 for information.
B.O.W. is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department; and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation, www.nhwf.org.
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