Contact:
Nancy Sisinyak
BOW Coordinator
Phone: 907-459-7346
April 13, 2006
“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 forty 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, Fishing 101, Kayaking, Big Game Hunting, Small Game Hunting, Rifle, Salmon Fishing, Chainsaws, Fly Fishing, Salmon Smoking, 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 register before May 15, is $190 if you bring your own tent, or $205 for cabin lodging. After May 15, the cost is $220 and $235 respectively. The fee includes meals and lodging as well as instruction, program materials, and use of demonstration equipment.
Registration is required. Registration forms and more information are posted at http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=he.bow .
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 or by fax.
For additional information contact Nancy Sisinyak, BOW Coordinator, (907) 459-7346.
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