• 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. Beyond BOW programs focus on one particular outdoor skill. Level of experience is dependant on the program. Formats and length vary.

• Contact the BOW Coordinator
Lynn Marla is the DNR Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Coordinator.
Phone: 517-241-2225
e-mail: marlal@michigan.gov

• May 30, 31 and June 1, 2008
U.P. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program 
THIS PROGRAM IS FILLED.

• June 6-8, 2008
Beyond BOW Fly Fishing Workshop 
Enrollment is limited to 16 participants for this opportunity to learn new skills with knowledgeable and friendly instructors in a classic Pere Marquette River setting.

• June 21, 2008
Beyond BOW Women's Mountain Biking Symposium 
Be sure to register early for this workshop at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township. Participants must provide their own bike and helmet.

• June 21 and 22, 2008
Beyond BOW Upper Peninsula Lake Fishing Workshop 
Be one of six women to enjoy two days of fishing on two separate lakes in the Crystal Falls-Iron River area of the U.P.

• June 27-29, 2008
Beyond BOW Women's Up-North Outdoor Workshop 
Enjoy learning new outdoor skills at the 2,000-acre Muy Grande Ranch and Resort in Millersburg. Muy Grande is a premier deer hunting destination and much more.

• June 28, 2008
9th Annual Women Outdoors: Kensington Adventure 
This one-day workshop, featuring kayaking, archery and driving a team of draft horses, will help you get ready for your next outdoor adventure!

• August 2, 2008
Women's Beginning Shotgun Workshop 
The Capital Area Sportsmen's Club in Lansing is the site of this one-day workshop, which is limited to 12 women. Snacks and lunch included.

• BOW Calendar of Events 
Watch for local and statewide recreational opportunities.

• 2007 Winter Workshop 

• 2005 All About Elk Workshop 

• 2004 Winter Wonderland 

• 2003 July Fly Fishing Workshop 

• 2003 A Busy Weekend in June 

• 2003 Beyond BOW Archery Class 

• 2002 Ice Fishing Excursion 

• FisherGirl

• Flygirls of Michigan, Inc.

• BOW Webfriends

• International BOW

• Michigan Out-of-Doors Women

• Women on Target

• Women Hunters

• Reeling and Healing