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Becoming an Outdoors Woman - BOW
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• More and More Women are Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
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More and more women are learning about and enjoying hunting, fishing, backpacking, shooting sports, canoeing and many more outdoor recreational activities. You can learn the outdoor skills that are necessary to enjoy these activities, too! Beginners are our specialty. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman programs offer a mix of outdoor skills over a three-day format. Designed for the novice, all equipment is provided.

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Upcoming 2012 Events save these dates on your calendar. Watch this site for details at a later date.
The following BOW events are open for registration unless posted as FULL:

• Introduction to shotgun shooting
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Caledonia Sportsmen's Club in Alto
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• U.P. Summer Worskhop
CLASS IS FULL!
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THIS CLASS IS FULL! PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR OTHER CLASSES OF INTEREST!

• BOW Women's Walleye Fishing
June 2, 2012, at Linwood Beach Marina and Campground in Linwood
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All aboard for this ½ day walleye fishing experience on Saginaw Bay! Hosted by Captain Jeff Godi on the Michigan X! You don't want to miss out on this fun in the sun!

• Introduction to Handgun Shooting
June 5, 2012 at Detroit Sportsmen's Congress in Utica
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For women who have never shot a handgun before - all equipment provided.

• Advanced Archery Class - 3D Shoot
Wednesday, June 6 at Caledonia Sportsman's Club in Alto
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For women who have taken a BOW beginning archery class, or already have archery experience, and would like to sharpen their skills. Class includes a walk through the archery course shooting at various three-dimensional targets of animals, from turkeys to moose.

• Introduction to Shotgun Shooting
June 14, 2012 at Saginaw Field & Stream Club in Saginaw
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For the beginner or the woman who is looking to sharpen her shotgun skills. You will learn all of the basics and more!

• Women's Handgun Course for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
June 16-17 at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac
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This extremely popular class will give women all of the tools to defend themselves, and to obtain a Concealed Pistol License (CPL). This is a popular class and it fills up fast so register early! Beginners welcome!


Other BOW Links

• Thanks to these supporters of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program.

• Black Parrot Paddling, LLC

• Demmer Center

• Detroit Sportsmen Congress

• Detroit Archers

• Federal Premium Ammunition

• Fly Girls

• Great Lakes Outdoor Foundation

• Heavner Canoe & Kayak Rental

• Hiking Michigan

• Michigan Fly Fishing Club

• Michigan Shooting Centers

• MMBA (Michigan Mountain Biking Association)

• National Wild Turkey Federation





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