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Looking at life in the stream

BOW® is a mix of fishing, hunting and other outdoor pursuits that combines a fellowship experience with women.

Upcoming Workshops

Fall BOW
September 19 to 21, 2008
at the Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts, St Anns, NS

Click Here for
Registration Flyer

Click here for
Registration Form

To register contact:
Pam Grace
1-(902) 424-5832

Families United with Nature Workshop
September 6, 2008 at Jerry Lawrence Park
Click here for Poster with info

 


The Becoming an Outdoors -Woman® (BOW) program is a workshop primarily aimed at women but is an opportunity for anyone 18 years or older to learn outdoor skills - skills usually associated with hunting and fishing, but useful for many outdoor pursuits.

Originally started in the United States in 1991, Nova Scotia began offering the program to women in 1997. Its primary focus is assisting people to overcome barriers, whether social or financial, to learning outdoor skills.

If you are a novice or have no experience in fishing, hunting or other outdoor sports but want to learn, this program is for you.

Can you canoe?
 

Workshops

Some examples of the types of the classes offered. Several are offered in the program with some being repeated. All are experiential.

Rifle
Bass Fishing
Mountain Biking
Shotgun
Flyfishing
Camping
Archery/Bowhunting
Trout Stream Insect Study
Exploring the Fundy Coast
Bowhunting
Trout Fishing
Outdoor Cooking
Archery
Mackeral Fishing
Kayaking
Cooking Wild Edibles
Reading the Water
Canoe Tripping
Muzzle Loading
Flytying
Canoeing (River)
Snaring/Trapping
Saltwater Fishing
Canoeing (Lake)
Animal Signs
Plant Identification
Hiking/Backpacking
Firearm Safety and Handling
Attracting Wildlife
Survival
Navigation
Medicinal Plants
Wilderness Ethics
Nature Photography
Wild Game Preparation & Cooking
First Aid
Horseback Riding
Kids and Camping
ATV
Hunting-Values, Ethics & Preparation
Hunting with Dogs
Boat,Motor, Trailer
Stream Study - Preparing for a Day of Fishing
Long Guns

Winter BOW Classes
Beginning Snowmobiling & Emergency Tips
Flytying
Hunting Basics
Ice Fishing
Journal Writing
Nature in Winter
Navigation
Cross Country Skiing
Falconry
Firearm Safety, Storage & Handling
Snaring/Trapping
Winter Camping
Winter Clothing/Winter Safety
Winter Food
Winter Survival
Winter Tracking

Some Comments from BOW participants:

Target Practice" Great Program - opened up an even wider enjoyment and appreciation of the woods and out-of-doors"
--- C. Baldock

"This was my first BOW and I was certainly impressed with the quality of instruction, the organization of the entire event and the general friendly attitude of everyone. I believe there would be more women beating down a door to get here if they new about the program and how great it is.."
--- C. Sears

In two and a half days I did target shooting with both a rifle and a bow. I went fishing, learned basic orienteering and had a basic course in rifle safety. I learned about wildlife habits and habitats, ate great food, won prizes, met fun people and had a wonderful time. No exaggeration."
--- M. MacDonald

"I had a wonderful time. I will drive everyone I know crazy because I'm not going to stop talking about this weekend for a long, long time. Can't wait until the next one."
--- B.J. Stewart

Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters
 
 
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