Register Now for the Summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop

Image via WikipediaThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), in cooperation with the Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska, is hosting the 29th Becoming an Outdoors-Woman in Alaska Workshop, August 5-7 at Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp, Mile 306 Richardson Highway (50 miles south of Fairbanks). The workshop is over half full, so don’t wait. Register today! “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” is an international program which focuses on teaching outdoor skills; skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits. Designed primarily for women, BOW workshops are an opportunity for anyone, 18 years of age or older who is interested in learning outdoor skills.

Over 40, hands-on classes are scheduled during the weekend workshop. Classes include: Firearms Safety, Fur Sewing, Fly Tying, Boating, Survival, Archery, Field Dressing, Spin Fishing, Rappelling, Shotgun, Fly Fishing, Map & Compass, Big Game Hunting, Small Game Hunting, Rifle, Salmon Fishing, Chainsaws, Fly-Fishing, Smoking Salmon, Canoeing, Trapping, and much more. All classes are hands-on and taught at the beginner level.
The BOW workshop is for you if…

• You have never tried these activities, but have hoped for an opportunity to learn.
• You are a beginner who hopes to improve your skills.
• You already participate in some of these activities, but would like to try some new ones.
• You are looking for the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.

The basic workshop fee, if you bring your own tent is $225, or $250 for cabin lodging. The fee includes meals and lodging as well as instruction, program materials, and use of demonstration equipment.
Registration is required. Just visit: www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=outdooreducation.bow . Click on the “Schedules” link and then the “INTERIOR SUMMER BOW WORKSHOP” to print registration materials. The workshop is over half full, so don’t wait. Register today!

You may fax registrations to (907) 459-7347 if paying by credit card or if paying by check you may mail registrations to: ADF&G, Attention Nancy Sisinyak, Division of Sport Fish, 1300 College RD, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Registrations cannot be accepted over the phone.

For additional information contact Nancy Sisinyak at ADF&G, (907) 459-7346.