Past BOW Workshops
- Summer BOW Workshop — August 5-7, 2011
Near Missoula, MT
Fee: approximately $200-$250
BOW’s big summer workshop is coming back to the camp at Lubrecht. Bring a friend and learn a new activity or improve your existing skills. Participants choose 4 classes from a variety of topics including basic gun handling, rifle, shotgun, fishing, map & compass, outdoor cooking, canoeing, plant identification, outdoor survival, and more. Fee includes meals and lodging.
2011 Summer BOW Workshop Registration Form (
743 KB) - Celebrating Wild Flowers — July 23, 2011
Near Helena, MT
Fee: $15
This class was so popular we decided to offer it again. Join us for a day in the woods where you will learn the basics of plant terminology and flower identification as we go on a guided flower walk. This class is geared for beginners with little or no previous experience with plant identification. This workshop is co-hosted by the Montana Discovery Foundation and the Native Plant Society.
2011 BOW Celebrating Wildflowers Registration Form ( 1.1 MB) - Nature Journaling — August 13, 2011
Near Hamilton, MT
Fee: $15
Learn or improve your journaling skills in this Nature Journaling class. All skill levels are welcome; the instructors belive that every person is an artist just waiting for the right circumstances to reveal their talents. Participants will have time to slow down and observe nature while capturing the moment on paper. The class will be held on the beautifull Heaven Ranch in the Bitterroot Valley.
2011 BOW Nature Journaling Registration Form ( 1.3 MB) - Celebrating Wild Flowers — June 25, 2011
Near Helena, MT
Fee: $15
Join us for a day in the woods where you will learn the basics of plant terminology and flower identification as we go on a guided flower walk. This class is geared for beginners with little or no previous experience with plant identification. This workshop is co-hosted by the Montana Discovery Foundation and the Native Plant Society.
2011 BOW Celebrating Wildflowers Registration Form ( 1.1 MB) - International BOW Workshop — June 23-29, 2011
A Montana Pack Trip near Choteau, MT
Fee: approximately $2,000
International BOW is coming to Montana with a 7-day trip that includes 4 days on horseback in the Rocky Mountain Front. You’ll start the trip at the Boone & Crockett Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch. Then get ready to ride with the 7 Lazy P Ranch outfitters. On the trail activities include plant and wildlife identification, hiking, and learning to pack and care for the horses and mules. This trip is offered in partnership with the Boone and Crockett Club and Montana BOW. - Outdoors Woman in Miles City — June 18, 2011
Spotted Eagle Recreation Area, Miles City, MT
Fee: $15
Register for this 1-day workshop that will introduce you to a variety of outdoor topics. Participants will start the day with a Dutch oven breakfast followed by classes on archery, shotgun shooting, land owner relations, fish identification and fishing, kayaking and first aid in the field. Lunch is provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
2011 BOW in Miles City Registration Form ( 670 KB) - Ladies Hunting Dog Handling Seminar — June 4, 2011
- Helena, MT
- Fee: FREE – preregistration is required
- A well trained hunting dog is your best friend in the field. Participants of this seminar will learn about different hunting dogs and the tools and techniques used to train them. You'll learn about shotgun safety, bird identification and see what a hunt test looks like. A great class if you plan to waterfowl or upland bird hunt this fall. This seminar is free and open to teens and adults. Pre-registration is required.
2011 Ladies Hunting Dog Handling Seminar Registration Form ( 266 KB)
- Basic Horse Packing — May 21, 2011
Kalispell, MT
Fee: $35
Tired of carrying your camping gear on your back? Learn how to pack into the back country with your horse. Topics will include defensive horse handling and minimum impact use. Learn how to pack with a decker, sawbuck and riding saddles. Stock animals and simulated packing scenarios will be provided during the class. Lunch is provided. This workshop is co-hosted by the Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead.
2011 BOW Basic Horse Packing Registration Form ( 920 KB) - Learn to Snowshoe — February 5 or February 6, 2011
Rimini, MT
Fee: $10
Learn how to snowshoe, the fastest growing winter sport in the world. This class is for beginners who have never been to a snowshoe workshop before. We’ll explore the area around Moose Creek and Upper Ten Mile Creek as we practice different snowshoe techniques. Snowshoes are provided or bring your own. Co-hosted by FWP and the Montana Discovery Foundation.
2011 Learn to Snowshoe Registration Form ( 199 KB)
