BOW Program
The BOW program offers a 3-day Summer BOW workshop with a variety of different classes taught over the course of the weekend. Participants attend 4 classes of their choice. Classes are taught by volunteer instructors who provide a supportive, safe and non-competitive learning environment. Workshops are held in a camp setting. The registration fee includes your lodging, meals, 4 classes, instructional materials and equipment.
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Summer BOW Workshop - July 11-13
Lubrecht Forest near Missoula, MT
Fee: $200
BOW’s big summer workshop in the beautiful Lubrecht Forest! 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. BOW is partnering with the UM Rural Institute on Disabiliteis MonTECH to provide adaptive equipment for participants with physical disabilities.
Beyond BOW Program
Beyond BOW workshops are another opportunity for women to learn outdoor skills. Beyond BOW is anything we offer that is not the traditional 3-day BOW workshop. They may be “next step” classes for women who have completed a beginner class at a BOW workshop. Or they may be one-day, one-subject classes.
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Learn to Snowshoe I - January 12
Rimini, MT
Fee: $12
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. Co-hosted by FWP and the Montana Discovery Foundation.
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Learn to Snowshoe II - January 13
Rimini, MT
Fee: $12
This class is for people who have some snowshoe experience. Strap on your snowshoes and we’ll head for woods around Moose Creek and Upper Ten Mile Creek. Co-hosted by FWP and the Montana Discovery Foundation.
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Winter BOW - February 1-3
Lubrecht Forest near Missoula, MT
Fee: $200
Don’t shut yourself in side the house during winter. Learn about different outdoor activities you can do on the snow or ice. Classes will include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, winter survival, ice fishing, animal tracks and more. Fee includes meals and lodging.
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Spring Turkey Hunting Workshop - April 19
Sidney, Montana
Fee: Free – participants must pre-register, class size is limited.
For ladies who are interested in turkey hunting in the spring, join us for an early morning field trip to observe wild turkeys and learn about turkey hunting techniques. The workshop starts at 4:30 a.m. when we’ll travel to the field to locate, listen to, and observe turkeys in their habitat. The workshop will conclude back in town with a discussion of turkey biology, hunting equipment and calls.
To register contact Greg Mohr at 406-488-1166 (H) or 406-433-2815 (W).
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Fly Fishing in the Flathead - June 20-22
West Glacier, Montana
Fee: $140
This weekend is all about Fly Fishing. Learn about gear, knots, flies, casting, landing and releasing fish, and much more. You’ll have lots of time on the water to fish, too. This workshop is for beginners or intermediate anglers. Bring your own rod & reel or one will be provided for you. The fee includes 4 meals and 2 nights lodging.
Fly Fishing Workshop Registration Form (PDF 129 KB)
