BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN Becoming an Outdoors Family 2018 Event Catalog www.mndnr.gov/education/bow MN DNR Toll-free 888-MINNDNR For general class questions call 218-203-4347
BOW 2018 Events Calendar Visit www.mndnr.gov/education/bow for class description and registration information. January 26-28 BOW Women s Winter Workshop, Audubon Center 27 Session 1 and 2: Archery Bowhunting Series, Audubon Center 28 Session 1: Bowfishing Seminar, Audubon Center February 8-11 Dog Mushing Women s Winter Adventure, Grand Marais 17 Snowshoe Basics, Fort Snelling State Park March 10 Fly Tying, Afton State Park April 4 Target Archery Class, Hudson 7 Women s FAS Instructor Course, Carlos Avery 7 Women and Girls FAS certification, Carlos Avery 14 Fly Fishing Clinic, Afton State Park 15 Gun Basics Class, Wings North, Pine City 17 Fly Fishing Basics, Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove 18 Target Archery Class, Hudson 22 Session 3 Archery Series, 3-D Shoot, Stillwater 22 Intro to Fly Fishing, Whitewater State Park 28 Archery Basics, Victoria TBD Mentored Firearm Turkey Hunt, various locations May 1 Nordic Walking, Fort Snelling State Park 4-5 Spring Firearm Turkey Hunt, Eagle Bluff 6 Morel Mushrooms, Whitewater State Park 9 Fly Fishing for Women, Silverwood Park, St. Anthony 12 Birds, Buds and Blooms Walk, Afton State Park 12 Intro to Spin Casting Fishing, Fort Snelling State Park 13 Trap Shooting and Sporting Clays, Pine City 15 Flatwater Kayaking, Maple Grove 17-20 Off Grid: Creative Writing and Reflection, Hovland 19 Steelhead Fishing Clinic, Two Harbors 18-20 Mentored Archery Turkey Hunt, Cedar Creek TBD Session 2: Bowfishing Trip, various locations June 7 Flatwater Kayaking, Eden Prairie 8 Women s Archery Class, Afton State Park 8-10 Summer Pro-Tips Walleye Fishing Trip, Glenwood 9 Flatwater Kayaking, Prior Lake June continued 13 Nordic Walking, Fort Snelling State Park 14 Start of Intro to Wingshooting Series, Grand Rapids Gun Club 15-17 Spring Becoming an Outdoors Family Workshop, Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro 24 Backwaters Paddling Field Trip, Whitewater State Park July 10 Flatwater Kayaking, Maple Grove 14 Geocaching 101 for Women, Afton State Park 17 Stand up Paddleboarding, Eden Prairie 28 Stand up Paddleboarding, Maple Grove August 3-5 Becoming an Outdoors Family Weekend, Lanesboro 10-12 Sturgeon Fishing Trip, Baudette 10-12 Learn to Pheasant Hunt Session 1 Weekend, Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake 11 Women s Bike on Gateway State Trail, Afton State Park 11 Flatwater Kayaking, Eden Prairie 11 Nordic Walking, Afton State Park 18 Summer Naturalist Hike, Fort Snelling State Park September 10 Fall Paddling Trip, Whitewater State Park 14-16 BOW Fall Women s Workshop, Wolf Ridge 20-23 Women s Mindful Paddle and BWCAW Camp Out for beginners, Hovland 21-23 Mentored Firearms Deer Hunt, Eagle Bluff 22 Mentored Game Farm Pheasant Hunt for Women and Families, Pine City 23 Women s Fall Color Walk, Afton State Park 28-30 Mentored Archery Deer Hunt, Cedar Creek October 5-8 Off Grid: Creative Writing and Reflection, Hovland 18-21 Off Grid: Sled Dog Fall Training, Hovland TBD Mentored Firearm Pheasant Hunt, various locations November 1-4 Off Grid: Lifestyle Immersion, Hovland 10 Intro to Geocaching, Fort Snelling State Park 17 Tundra Swan Migration, Winona December No classes 2
Let s have some fun! In 2018, we have a great slate of hunting, fishing and outdoor classes. Coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we at the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program are committed to delivering high quality outdoor skills programming with the help of volunteers and collaborating organizations. It s a fun and easy way for you to learn and build skills in a safe and supportive environment. You have options with BOW. Our fall and winter workshops are designed to introduce you to a breadth of experiences during a single weekend. Our individual skill courses are designed for those who seek a greater depth of knowledge. We also offer family programs that foster relationships and skill building so that young and old alike can have a great time in the outdoors. So, select an option that works for you. The BOW program has grown thanks to our excellent volunteer instructors, and people like you people who want to learn more so they can explore more of what Minnesota has to offer. I hope you can join us. Linda Bylander, BOW Coordinator Premier Women s Weekends! Sign up for one of our premier winter and/or fall workshops. Classes are designed for women to learn a variety of skills related to hunting, fishing and outdoor sports. Lodging, meals, instruction, equipment and fun are included for one very low price. Registration brochures will be online at: www.mndnr.gov/education/bow BOW Winter Workshop Audubon Center Sandstone January 26-28, 2018 BOW Fall Workshop Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (ELC), Finland (new location) September 14-16, 2018 3
Beyond BOW Classes for Women Beyond BOW classes are designed for women who want to learn a specific skill related to hunting, fishing and nonconsumptive sports. Most classes are located close to the metro, are low cost or free, and last just a few hours. Classes range from beginner through intermediate level and are designed for women ages 18 and older and girls ages 14-17 with a guardian. Full class descriptions are available at: www.mndnr.gov/education/bow/calendar FISHING A State Park vehicle sticker is required for classes held in a state park. A Minnesota fishing license and equipment are not required for Learn to Fish classes, except where noted. WOMEN LEARN TO FISH CLASSES Learn to skill classes are designed to be introductory and focus on teaching the basics of a specific skill in a small class setting. Fly Tying for Women Afton State Park March 10 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Registration not required Fly Fishing Clinic Afton State Park April 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Register at 651-231-6968 Fly Fishing Basics for Women April 17 6-8 p.m. Fee $15 Silverwood Park, St. Anthony May 9 6-8 p.m. Fee $15 Register at www.threeriversparks.org Intro to Fly Fishing Whitewater State Park April 22 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee $25 Register at sara.holger@state.mn.us Intro to Fishing Fort Snelling State Park May 12 9-11 a.m. Free Register at krista.jensen@state.mn.us WOMEN MENTORED CLASSES Mentored classes are for women who already have the skill fundamentals and want to practice the skill with an experienced mentor. Bowfishing Series Sandstone Register at linda.bylander@state.mn.us Session 1: Bowfishing Basics January 28 9 a.m. - noon Fee $10 Limit 30 Session 2: Bowfishing Trip Date TBD Fee $50 Steelhead Fishing Clinic North Shore May 19 Free (donations welcomed) Register at Womenontheflyms@gmail.com Pro-tips! Walleye Fishing Trip Glenwood June 8-10 Fee $250 Limit 12 Register at koepbait@yahoo.com Sturgeon Fishing Trip Lake of the Woods August 10-12 Fee $225 Limit 12 Registration form page 11 4
HUNTING Hunting licenses and equipment are required for hunts except where noted. Participants are required to possess a firearm safety certification for mentored hunts. WOMEN LEARN TO HUNT CLASSES Learn to skill classes are designed to be introductory and focus on teaching the basics of a specific skill in a small class setting. Target Archery Classes Hudson, Wisconsin April 4 or April 18 5-6 p.m. Fee $10 course Register at danakeller@a1archerystore.com Women s Firearms Safety Instructor Course Carlos Avery, Forest Lake April 7 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Register at brett.oberg@state.mn.us Women s or Girls Firearms Safety Course Field Day Carlos Avery, Forest Lake April 7 noon - 5 p.m. Fee $24.95 Limit 24 Register at brett.oberg@state.mn.us Gun Basics and Shooting Sports Class Wings North, Pine City April 15 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee $75 Limit 20 Register at traci53076@gmail.com Trap Shooting Wings North, Pine City May 13 9 a.m. - noon Fee $50 Limit 30 Register at traci53076@gmail.com Sporting Clays Wings North, Pine City May 13 1-4 p.m. Fee $50 Limit 30 Register at traci53076@gmail.com Full class descriptions are available at: www.mndnr.gov/education/bow/calendar HUNTING MENTORED CLASSES Mentored classes are for women who already have the skill fundamentals and want to practice the skill with an experienced mentor. Learn to Hunt: Bowhunting Archery Series Register at linda.bylander@state.mn.us or 218-203-4347 Session 1 and 2: Turkey Clinic and Archery January 27 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fee $20 Session 3: 3-D Archery Shoot Stillwater April 22 1-3 p.m. Fee $10 Session 4: (optional) Mentored Archery Turkey Hunt Cedar Creek, East Bethel May 18-20 Fee $95 Limit 12 Session 5: (optional) Mentored Archery Deer Hunt Cedar Creek, East Bethel September 28-30 Fee $95 Limit 5 Session 6: (optional) Fall Archery Deer Hunt Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro September 21-23 Fee $110 Limit 4 Register at education@eagle-bluff.org, 507-467-2437 5
HUNTING MENTORED CLASSES CONTINUED Learn to Firearm Turkey Hunt April Free (registration deadline mid-february) Register at www.mndnr.gov/discover Firearm Turkey Hunt Lanesboro May 4-6 Fee $110 Limit 4 Register at education@eagle-bluff.org, 507-467-2437 Intro to Wingshooting Series and Grouse Hunt Grand Rapids Gun Club June 14 and 18, July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23, and September 8 (registration deadline is May 10) 6-8 p.m. Fee $110 Limit 20 Register at Meadowk@ruffedgrousesociety.org Pheasant Hunt Workshop and Hunt Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake August 10-12 Fee $225 Limit 15 Register at SandyBOW@gmail.com, Hunt TBD Mentored Women and Family Pheasant Hunt Wings North Hunting Club, Pine City September 22 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fee $150 Limit 30 Register at traci53076@gmail.com Fall Archery Deer Hunt Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro September 21-23 Fee $110 Limit 4 Register at education@eagle-bluff.org, 507-467-2437 Learn to Upland Bird Hunt Mentored Firearm Hunt October Free Register July through mid-august at www.mndnr.gov/discover 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 888-646-6367 or 651-296-6157 mndnr.gov 2018, State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources Printed on recycled paper containing a minimum of 10 percent post consumer waste and vegetable-based ink. 6
Outdoor Skills Classes A State Park vehicle sticker (daily or yearly) is required for classes held in a state park. Equipment is provided except where noted. Dog Mushing! Winter Adventure Hovland February 8-11 Fee $995 Limit 6 Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283 Nordic Walking Fort Snelling State Park May 1 5:30-7 p.m., or June 13 6-7:30 p.m. Fee $15 Register at www.flatrockadventures.com Off Grid Creative Writing and Reflection Hovland May 17-20 or October 5-8 Fee $395 Limit 6 Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283 Nordic Walking Afton State Park August 11 1-2:30 p.m. Fee $15 Register at www.flatrockadventures.com Women s Mindful Paddle and BWCWA Camp Out for Beginners Hovland September 20-23 Fee $695 Limit 6 (minimum 4) Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283 Off Grid Sled Dog Fall Training Hovland October 18-21 Fee $595 Limit 4 Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283 Off Grid Lifestyle Immersion Hovland November 1-4 Fee $395 Limit 6 Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283 Tundra Swan Migration Winona November 17 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee approximately $25 Register by calling 507-454-7351 The Minnesota DNR prohibits discrimination in its programs and services based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable modifications to access or participate in DNR programs and services by contacting the DNR ADA Title II Coordinator at info.dnr@state.mn.us or 651-296-6157. Discrimination inquiries should be sent to Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4049; or Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. Sign language interpretation or language translation services are available by request with two weeks notice by emailing info.dnr@state.mn.us or by calling 651-296-6157. OSD_497_18 7
Women in the Parks Series BOW is working with State Park Naturalists to offer a series of women only events at state parks. A Minnesota fishing license and equipment are not required for fishing classes, except where noted. AFTON STATE PARK To register for Afton State Park classes call 651-231-6968 or email linda.radimecky@state.mn.us Fly Tying for Women March 10 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Fly Fishing Clinic April 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Birds, Buds and Blooms Walk Brown s Creek State Trail, Stillwater Trailhead May 12 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free Women s Archery Class June 8 6:30-8 p.m. Free Geocaching 101 for Women July 14 9-10:30 a.m. Free Interpretive Bike Ride Gateway State Trail August 11 9:30 a.m. start Free Autumn Color Walk Brown s Creek State Trail September 23 1-2:30 p.m. Free FORT SNELLING STATE PARK To register for Fort Snelling State Park classes call 612 725 2724 or email krista.jensen@state.mn.us Snowshoeing Basics February 17 9-11 a.m. Free Introduction to Fishing May 12 9-11 a.m. Free Summer Naturalist Hike August 18 9-10:30 a.m. Free Intro to Geocaching November 10 9-11 a.m. Free WHITEWATER STATE PARK To register for Whitewater State Park classes email sara.holger@state.mn.us or call 507-932-3007, ext. 226 Intro to Fly Fishing April 22 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee $25 Morel Mushrooms May 6 10 a.m. - noon Fee $5 Backwaters Paddling Trip June 24 1-4 p.m. Fee $5 Fall Paddling Trip September 23 10 a.m. - noon Fee $5 Three Rivers Parks District Classes for Women BOW program works with the Three Rivers Parks District to offer women skill classes. To register for Three Rivers Parks classes call 763-559-6700 or visit www.threeriversparks.org Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Lesson Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie July 17 7-9 p.m. Fee $35 July 28 9-11 a.m. Fee $35 Fly Fishing Basics for Women April 17 6-8 p.m. Fee $15 Silverwood Park, St. Anthony May 9 6-8 p.m. Fee $15 Kayaking Essentials for Women May 15 5:30-8:30 p.m. or July 10 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fee $50 Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake June 9 1-4 p.m. Fee $50 Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie August 11 1-4 p.m. Fee $50 Women s Archery Carver Park, Victoria April 28 1-3 p.m. Fee $50 8
Family Events 2018 BOW works cooperatively with volunteers, the Minnesota DNR, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and Three Rivers Parks to offer family skill classes and family weekends. Becoming an Outdoors Family programs are open to men, women and children who want to learn outdoor skills as a family unit. Come as a family or attend alone! All types of families are welcome: dads, moms, grandparents, aunts, uncles and scout troops. Family events are very popular and are a great way to unplug from your home, and reconnect with each other as well as the great outdoors. Outdoors Family Weekends Reconnect with family members in the great outdoors this year! Class options include: rock climbing, archery, family geocaching, fishing, rifle range, high ropes course, canoeing, and more! Lodging, meals, instruction and equipment are provided for one low price. For more information and to register, visit www.eagle-bluff.org/top/events/ Fee: $90/person or $335 for a family of four and $85 for each additional person Spring Weekend Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro June 15-17 Summer Weekend Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro August 3-5 Family Skill Classes FAMILY LEARN TO FISH CLASS MinnAqua s Beginners Fly-Fishing Weekend for Youth/Adult Pairs April 27-29 6 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Sunday Fee $130/pair Limit 20 pairs For details, contact deborah.groebner@state.mn.us or call 507-359-6049 Steelheader Fall Pink Salmon Streamside Fishing Clinic North Shore September 15 Free (donations welcomed) Register at mnsteelheader@gmail.com FAMILY LEARN TO HUNT CLASSES Hunting licenses and equipment are required. Participants are required to possess a firearm safety certification for mentored hunts. Learn to Turkey Hunt Firearm Hunt April Free Register by mid-february at www.mndnr.gov/discover Learn to Upland Bird Hunt Mentored Firearm Hunt October Free Register July through mid-august at www.mndnr.gov/ discover 9
Three Rivers Parks District Family Classes BOW program works with the Three Rivers Parks District to offer beginner level family skill classes. To register for Three Rivers Parks classes call 763-559-6700 or visit www.threeriversparks.org. LEARN TO FISH Family Fishing on the Opener Age 7+ Fee $6 May 12 1-3 p.m. Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie Family Fishing All Ages Fee $6 May 19 1-3 p.m. McColl Pond ELC, Savage May 26 9-11 a.m. Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake August 4 1-3 p.m. Cedar Lake Farm Park, Prague August 19 2-4 p.m. Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake September 8 1-3 p.m. Lake Minnetonka Park, Minnetrista OUTDOOR SKILL CLASSES Snowshoe With Hot Cocoa Age 4+ Fee $6 January 27 1-2:30 p.m. February 2 4-5:30 p.m. Cleary Lake Park in Partnership with Scott County, Prior Lake February 10 9-10:30 a.m. Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve in Partnership with Scott County, Savage February 24 10-11:30 a.m. Kicksled Under the Full Moon Age 3+ Fee $8 January 21 5:30-7:00 p.m. Make Your Own Kicksled Age 10+ Fee $450/kicksled January 10 - February 21 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Silverwood Park, St. Anthony Kicksled Adventure Age 3+ Fee $8 February 17 1-2:30 p.m. Cedar Lake Farm Park, Prior Lake Family Snowshoeing Age 4+ Fee $6 January 25 4-5:30 p.m. Prague Golf Course, Prague Maple Syruping Festival All Ages Fee $6 March 18 1-4 p.m. or March 24 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Geocaching for Eggs All Ages Fee $8 March 31 9-11 a.m. Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake Orienteering Skills Clinic Age 6+ Fee $13 April 7 noon - 3:30 p.m. preregister Family Archery Age 7+ Fee $10 April 28 or July 22 10 a.m. - noon Carver Park Reserve, Victoria May 5 10 a.m. - noon Cleary Lake Park in Partnership with Scott County, Prior Lake May 19 Elm Creek Park, Maple Grove May 19 9-11 a.m. Windrose Park, Elko Market Family Kayaking Age 8+ Fee $20 June 23 or August 18 9-11 a.m. Cedar Lake Farm Park, Prague Family Kayaking continued July 8 9-11 a.m. Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake August 5 1-3 p.m. October 6 2-4 p.m. Kingswood Park, Minnetrista Paddleboard (SUP) Ages 8+ Fee $20 June 9 10-11:30 a.m. Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake July 28 noon - 1:30 p.m. August 4 9-10:30 a.m. Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie August 18 1-2:30 p.m. Cedar Lake Farm Park, Prague Family Log Rolling Age 5+ Fee $10 July 22 3-4:30 p.m. Geocaching for S mores Under the Full Moon All Ages Fee $8 September 22 7-9 p.m. Canoe When the Moon is Full Age 5+ Fee $8 June 29 8:30-10-30 p.m., Carver Park Reserve, Victoria July 27 8:30-10:30 p.m. July 27 8:30-10:30 p.m. Cleary Lake Park in Partnership with Scott County, Prior Lake August 8-10 p.m. Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie September 22 7-9 p.m. 10
General Registration Page 1 of 1 BOW Registration 2018 Please ONLY use this form if you were directed to this page for class registration. Send form with a check payable to: MN DNR - BOW NAME STREET ADDRESS DNR, FISH AND WILDLIFE c /o CASSANDRA HAWKENSON 500 LAFAYETTE RD ST PAUL MN 55155-4020 Class Sessions Check below for the classes you are registering for. If you do not see the class listed please recheck the class description online at www.mndnr.gov/education/ bow for registration information. CITY STATE ZIP CODE Sturgeon Fishing, August 10 12, Fee $225 DAYTIME PHONE # EVENING PHONE # Provide your email address if you want to be notified about upcoming BOW events. EMAIL Archery Series, fee is $20 and starts January 27 Names of all those attending and their age if under 18. NAME AGE NAME AGE Risk and Responsibility The applicant by signing below recognizes that the program involves some risk and takes responsibility for all action or injury that may result by participating. Participants understand that photographs may be taken during the sessions and may be used for future support of the program. Total Fees SIGNATURE DATE $ Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian and have parent or legal guardian complete the following: As the parent or legal guardian of the person ages 14 17, I certify that has my permission to attend and participate in all activities for this event and I give permission to the conditions listed in the Release statement. A confirmation letter will be sent a few weeks prior to these classes with class details. Signature of Parent or Guardian DATE Office Use Only: Becoming An Outdoors Woman/Family Refunds given only for requests received 30 days before class start date. Date registration received Check Number Amount: Refund requested by (circle): Linda/BOW or Class is filled, check returned Refund issued for cancellation by BOW Refund request sent to business office on Participant Refund issued for cancellation by participant Amount to refund: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4026
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