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
Workshops
May 2, 2026: Beginning Archery – Three Forks
This class will follow the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) structure and safety protocols, teaching you in just a few hours to safely shoot a bow and arrow at a target. Class will also cover conservation and hunting with a bow, choosing your own equipment, archery mechanics, with plenty of hands-on time to practice. FWP will provide all equipment and cannot allow personal equipment use during this class.
This class is designed to teach archery to novices who have little-to-no experience with archery. Yet, revisiting archery fundamentals can be valuable for all skill levels, so all are welcome to sign up.
Class Details
Date: Saturday, May 2
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring lunch with you.
Location: Missouri Headwaters State Park, Three Forks MT
Get Hooked on Fly Fishing in Montana with this BOW Beginner Workshop.
Fly Fishing is one of the most iconic and popular sports in Montana, and an excellent way to get outdoors. Join Montana BOW for this incredible opportunity to learn Fly Fishing in Whitehall, MT.
This class will cover the basics of fly fishing equipment, matching the hatch, reading water and where to fish, casting techniques, fishing regulations, handling fish, safety and ethics.
Class Details
When: Saturday, May 16: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 17: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Whitehall, MT
Registration
Cost: $10 plus state park day use pass, and conservation license (up to $26)
May 29-30, 2026: Adventure Awaits at Lone Pine State Park!
Adventure awaits at Lone Pine State Park with this year’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman Region 1 program, happening Friday evening, May 29 and all day Saturday, May 30. Designed to build confidence, grow skills, and spark new adventures, this program invites adult women to step into Montana’s outdoors through engaging plenary sessions and hands-on, small-group experiences. Across three themed tracks, participants will build skills in outdoor recreation, nature identification, and safety—exploring activities like backpacking, archery, fire building, and tracking. Connect with fellow adventurers and leave inspired, prepared, and ready to explore with confidence. Registration opens April 20—secure your spot before it fills!
Class Details
When: Evening of Friday, May 29 and all day Saturday, May 30
Earn your snagging rights with this BOW beginner workshop in Miles City, MT.
Join us for the opportunity to learn more about paddlefish and how to snag them.
This 2-day class will cover the ins and out of paddlefish snagging from picking the best tag option for you, to select gear, and (hopefully) handling paddlefish.
Class Details
June 6: 3 to 5 p.m. Evening discussion covering life history, legal requirements to snag, general how-to, and more!
June 7: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get out on the water for demonstrations, and experience snagging (pending quota fill/season closure)
Things to Know
As the saying goes, it’s called fishing not catching, so snagging a paddlefish is not a guarantee.
You will need to purchase a "Paddlefish License - Yellowstone River (Yellow Tag)” and Conservation License to participate in snagging during day 2 of class.
If you already hold a different colored tag, you will NOT be able to participate in snagging during day 2 of class.
If you harvest a paddlefish with this Yellow Tag prior to the class, you will NOT be able to participate in snagging during day 2 of class.
This class is catch and release ONLY. You may take the opportunity to harvest a paddlefish on your own outside of this course with the purchased paddlefish tag (pending quota fill/season closure).
If you do not have the appropriate licenses/tags for paddlefish snagging, we can help you purchase those. Please give us a call before May 29 for assistance. You can also purchase these at your local FWP office any time before the class.
FWP will provide gear to use for snagging. Bring your own equipment or use ours during the snagging portion of day 2.
Registration
Cost:
Paddlefish license – Yellowstone River (Yellow Tag) needed ($6.50)
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.
