Becoming an Outdoors Woman in New York State

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Natural History Series for 2010-2011, including: Otters on Ice Black Bears Kayaking in Saranac Lake Region Capturing Wild Life with Trail Cameras Reading Wildlife Signs Photographing the Wild

Carol L. Drury Scholarship Fund Carol Drury was a major force in the BOW program. Over the past 16 years, Carol taught survival skills, camping, outdoor cooking, fish & game cooking, and much more to hundreds of women, inspiring them to reach well beyond what they thought were their limitations. New York Outdoors Women, Inc. would like to honor Carol’s dedication to the BOW program. We have established a scholarship fund in Carol’s name. Partial scholarships to attend a BOW workshop will be awarded annually to women who have had military experience and/ or a cancer diagnosis. Please join us in celebrating Carol’s life and commemorating her memory by making a contribution to this fund. Your donation is tax-deductable. Checks should be made out to NY Outdoors Women, Inc. and mailed to PO Box 884, Albany, NY 12201.

BOW Nationwide Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops are now offered in many states, but the program began in Wisconsin. Dr. Christine Thomas is the founder of the program and organized the first workshop in 1991 through the University at Wisconsin at Stevens Point.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
programs in New York provide an opportunity for women to learn outdoor skills in a supportive environment with other women who share their interests. Attendees are immersed in a full-weekend experience that allows for female camaraderie in a fun and supportive learning environment. Whether your interests are in shooting, backpacking, or boating, there is something for you!

Next Becoming an Outdoors Woman weekend:

complete list
of workshops
and schedule
for our
June - July 2012
weekend

print, fill out
and mail in
the registration
form

Weekend workshops offer the chance to take four classes on a wide variety of subjects.
Classes that have been offered are listed below.


CLICK ON COURSE TITLES FOR DESCRIPTIONS
Basic fishing skills Lake fishing On-water fly fishing Beginning fly casting Beginning fly tying Beginning rifle Beginning handgun Beginning shotgun Beginning muzzleloading Beginning archery Bowhunting Beginning trapping	Hunter education Wild turkey hunting Deer hunting skills Small game hunting Field dressing game Fish and game cooking Outdoor cooking Kayaking Next-step kayaking Canoeing Solo canoeing	Basic map and compass Basic GPS Day hiking Wilderness camping Wilderness first aid Survival skills Edible and medicinal wild plants Reading wildlife sign Wild infusions Water safety Outdoor photography

New York Outdoors Women, Inc.
We are a not-for-profit organization that assists the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in providing BOW workshops in New York.

Becoming an Outdoors-Women workshops have been offered in New York for fifteen years! The instructors are experienced outdoor enthusiasts who are devoted to sharing their passion, experience, and knowledge. Their backgrounds are diverse and include certified guides, certified shooting instructors, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation biologists. Their only compensation is the from feedback they get from workshop attendees. Below are some quotes from past BOW participants.

“This is a fantastic program. The instructors are very knowledgeable and a pleasure to learn from.”

“I had a GREAT time and was so impressed with the BOW program, volunteers, and enthusiasm. You’re going good work and I’m glad to be a part of it.”

“That was without a doubt one of the best weekends of my life.”

You are invited to join
New York Outdoor's Women, Inc. Sponsor Society
An opportunity to give back to a program that gives so much to so many!

New York Outdoors Women Inc a 501(c)3, the not-for-profit, tax exempt organization that brings you the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program in New York, has received numerous inquires over the years regarding a structured giving program. It is now a reality!

Annual membership in the Sponsor Society is offered at several levels. As a token of our appreciation for your donation, we would like to send you a gift card to one of five different retailers who provide equipment and supplies for your outdoor pursuits!

Cabela's, L.L. Bean, Dick's Sporting Goods, Eastern Mountain Sports or Gander Mountain

Fill out our SPONSOR FORM, make your check payable to “New York Outdoors Women, Inc.” and
send to: Sponsor Society Coordinator Jackie Emslie, 17 Corlies Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3801.

Thank you for your generous support!

For further information on the BOW or Beyond BOW program, contact: NYS Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, 625 Broadway, 5th Floor, Albany, NY 12233-4754 or call (518) 402-8883