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 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!
When:
Evening Friday May 29
All Day Saturday May 30
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.
When:
Saturday May 16: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday May 17: 10 a.m. to 2 .m.
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.
