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Education BOW: Becoming an Outdoors Woman

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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…

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  • 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

June 21: Fly Fishing Kalispell

Ever watch a River Runs Through it with Brad Pitt? Is Shadow Casting a real thing?

Hint: Not really. BUT, 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 the basics of Fly Fishing in Kalispell MT.

This class will cover the basics of fly equipment, matching the hatch, reading water and where to fish, casting techniques, fishing regulations, catching fish, safety and ethics. No fishing license is needed for this class.


Class Details

Saturday June 21

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Class will break for lunch. Either bring a lunch to picnic in Snappys Courtyard (tables and shade), or plan to grab food nearby. There is a drinking fountain in Snappys to refill water bottles.

No fishing license needed

You are welcome to bring your own equipment or borrow ours.

Must be 18 to register.

Cost of class: $20

 

Register

Spots are limited so sign up early. Registration opens 10 a.m. (MST) on Friday June 13.

Questions: Contact Kylie at 406-444-5280, kylie.kembel@mt.gov

Register: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/230872

Aug 8-10, 2025: Summer BOW Workshop

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.

More information coming soon!


Application

Applications open May 15 at 10 a.m. MST. Apply at this link: https://forms.office.com/g/mmkfLhDJum 

 

Information

Application process, class descriptions and a weekend overview:


Questions? Contact Kylie at 406-444-5280, kylie.kembel@mt.gov

Contact Us

Interested in information on the next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop in Montana?

Kylie Kembel, BOW Coordinator

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
P.O. Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620-0701


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