• More and More Women are Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

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.

• Contact Information
e-mail: Sue Tabor at: DNR-Outdoors-Woman@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-241-2225

• Upcoming Events 
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:

• Free Fishing Weekend - Feb. 18 & 19
Be sure to come out and take advantage of this unusual opportunity to fish for free! Whether you have never fished before or you are an experienced angler this is sure to be a great experience.

• BOW Winter Workshop
February 24-26, 2012 at Big Bay Health Center, Big Bay
This class is closed. Please continue to check back for other classes of interest! 

• Beginner Pheasant Hunt
Saturday March 10, 2012 at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora 
Have you been thinking about pheasant hunting but not sure how to get started? Then this is the workshop for you! No shooting or hunting experience required! All equipment provided - safety orientation and certified instruction provided!

• Introduction to Archery
Saturday March 24, 2012 at Detroit Sportsmen Congress in Utica 
Archery shooting basics for beginners! Girls 10 and up welcome!

• Introduction to Archery
Monday March 26, 2012 at Caledonia Sportsman's Club in Caledonia 
Learn basic archery skills at this indoor range. Girls 10 and up welcome! This is a lot of fun!

• Advanced Pheasant Hunt
Saturday April 14, 2012 at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora 
For women who would like a little more challenge! Hunter education certificate or shotgun experience required! New pheasant hunters welcome! Target practice, lunch and guided hunt with dogs!

• 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