Introducing women to different outdoor skills such as fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, orienteering, camp cooking, kayaking, and much more. BOW provides participants with information, encouragement, and hands-on instruction.
A 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 know how to do some of these activities, but would like to try your hand at some new ones.
You enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded individuals and you seek time away to reconnect with nature.
BOW offers partial scholarships for women aged 18 years and older who are full-time residents of Montana and who have not previously attended a BOW event. These scholarships enable women to participate in BOW who otherwise may not be able to afford the full registration fee. Recipients may receive only one scholarship in a lifetime.
For further information on the history of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program or to find BOW programs in other states, visit the national BOW website
Come try ice fishing with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program in Kalispell. This class is designed for adults who have never ice fished or are looking to learn or improve basic skills and meet likeminded individuals.
The class will be over two days. On Friday, February 7, class will meet for an evening classroom lesson to go over basic ice fishing practices, gear and clothing, local fishing spots, and more. On Saturday, February 8, we will be out fishing on the ice.
Must be 18 to register.
When: Friday February 7, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (MST)
Feb. 15: Helena BOW Intermediate Ice Fishing Workshop
Join Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Becoming and Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program for our intermediate ice fishing course. This class is designed for anglers who have ice fished one or more times and are looking to improve skills and spend time with likeminded people. This is a field session only class, and FWP staff will be present to assist and offer tips as needed or desired while on the ice. Fishing licenses will be required for this class as it is designed for existing anglers and provides no classroom education portion necessary for an education exemption.
The BOW program is designed for adult women to learn and participate in outdoor recreation in a safe and non-competitive atmosphere.
Must be 18 to register.
When: Saturday February 15, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (MST)
Join us for a weekend of self discovery and adventure in the beautiful Lubrecht Forest!
The "Summer BOW" workshop is a 3-day event beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday and ending around 1 p.m. on Sunday. The workshop is held in a camp setting where meals and lodging or tent/camper space is provided.
The weekend is divided into four instructional sessions that run 3.5 hours each. Participants choose from a variety of classes that provide hands-on learning in a comfortable and non-competitive learning environment. Classes are held outdoors as much as possible.
Evenings at this weekend workshop are filled with more learning opportunities, fun, and camaraderie.
