Becoming An Outdoors Woman Workshops For Winter

A series of "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" workshops, sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, is scheduled this winter. These hands-on workshops offer women an opportunity to learn a variety of outdoor skills in a comfortable environment suitable to all skill levels.

Jan. 31 or Feb. 1 - Learn to Snowshoe

Location: Rimini

Fee:   $15

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. Explore the area around Moose Creek and Upper Ten Mile Creek as we practice different snowshoe techniques. The fee includes lunch and use of snowshoes. Co-hosted by FWP and the Montana Discovery Foundation.

Feb. 7 & 8 – Hooked on Ice Fishing

Location:   Middle Thompson Lake

Fee:   $80

With modern gear, ice fishing is fun, safe and comfortable.   This class is for beginning or intermediate anglers who want to learn the basics or improve their fishing skills.   The workshop setting is a modern camp located on the shore of Middle Thompson Lake. The fee includes all fishing equipment, meals and overnight lodging.

For more information and to register, provide your name and mailing address to the BOW coordinator at: FWP-BOW, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT, 59620; call 406-444-2615; or email Liz Lodman at: llodman@mt.gov .   Registration forms are available on the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov under Beyond BOW.