BOW WINTER WORKSHOP Discover the Outdoors. Discover Yourself. January 26 28, 2018 Audubon Center of the North Woods Sandstone, MN
Schedule of Events FRIDAY 4:00 p.m. Arrival and check-in 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Welcome 8:00 p.m. Campfire SATURDAY 7:00 a.m. Coffee available 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Noon Session 1 Noon Lunch 1:30 4:30 p.m. Session 2 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Evening Program SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Coffee available 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Noon Session 3 Noon Lunch Audubon Center of the North Woods 54165 Audubon Dr., Sandstone, MN Toll-free: 888-404-7743 Phone: 320-245-2648 Fax: 320-245-5272 www.audubon-center.org Find information on BOW events at www.mndnr.gov/education/bow Cover photo courtesy of Points Unknown FISH AND WILDLIFE 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 888-MINNDNR or 651-296-6157 www.mndnr.gov
Classes Classes are rated by physical exertion levels. Classes marked E requires little physical exertion, M is moderate physical exertion level, and S is strenuous exertion level. Please know your own physical abilities. To keep overall costs of the workshop down some classes have material fees payable the day of the event. SESSION 1 SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 a.m. Noon Sled Dog Mushing Linda Newman and her beloved Hedlund Huskies are returning to our workshop! This popular class has received excellent reviews, so be sure register early to secure a spot. Topics will include equipment, technique, handling, dog health, and the history of this unique Alaskan line of Husky. You will learn the basics of dog sledding and the commands associated with mushing. If there is sufficient snow pack and safe trail conditions, participants will learn to mush their own teams on a backwoods trail. The class will still be held even if the snow pack is not adequate to run dog sleds. Additional fee of $60 is due when registering for this class. Please enclose a separate check payable to Points Unknown. If you secure a spot in the class your check will be cashed and is non-refundable regardless of cancelation policy. If you do not receive a spot your check will be shredded. Beginning Snowshoeing for Winter Wildlife Learn the basics of snowshoeing then go on a short hike to try out snowshoeing. The instructor will point out wildlife signs along the way. M Indoor/Outdoor Join BOW instructor Kay Okey to learn the basics of Nordic walking. The simple addition of poles turns your walk into a total body workout, engaging up to 90% of your muscles while increasing your heart rate and calorie burn. Join us for an introduction to the theory while learning basic techniques. Fun with Birds M Indoor/Outdoor Ever wondered how birding enthusiasts identify what they re seeing? Come learn the basics of bird identification, followed by a hike looking for available birds. This class is designed for the beginner birder, although all levels of knowledge and experience are welcome. Class lasts approximately one hour. Please dress for the outdoors and bring your binoculars. Dark House Fishing (Norwegian TV) E M Outdoor Spend 30 minutes indoors learning the tools of dark house fishing and then walk to the dark house on the lake. Once inside the dark house you will find a 2 x 3 hole, cut into the ice that is illuminated by daylight, allowing you to view fish under the ice referred to as Norwegian TV. You will learn how to set up the house, how to use an ice saw and tongs, and how to use fish decoys to lure fish in. Fish spearing will be demonstrated. E = Easy; little physical exertion M = Moderate physical exertion S = Strenuous physical exertion
iphone/ipad Photography (Droid Phones OK) The camera on the iphone is extremely handy and even the pictures are good! The camera has many features that most people are not aware of including the apps. There are apps to boost the cameras performance, apps to help you find sunrise and sunset, and apps to create special effects on the photos. This class will focus on how to use the camera to its fullest capability, including action and winter photography, hints on taking better iphone photos, and demonstrating a couple of the more common photography apps. While the class will focus on the iphone, some information will be applicable to other smart phones as well. No droid tablets please. Please download the snapsfeed app (free) before arriving at Audubon. Bring iphone, ipad or Droid to class fully charged. New Archery Hunting Series Class 1: Turkey Hunting Clinic This year BOW is offering classes 1 and 2 from the Archery Learn to Hunt Series at the winter workshop. Usually this three-part series is held as a Beyond BOW class. The two classes being offered at Audubon will be open to interested women participating in the workshop (you do not have to enroll in both classes), and to the women joining us for the day as part of their series. Class 1 is a turkey hunting clinic. Learn the basic skills involved in archery turkey hunting including turkey calls, predator class, and equipment. Women registered for the three-part archery series, will be eligible to register for the May archery turkey hunt and/or September archery deer hunt. If you have questions please email linda.bylander@state.mn.us. Instructors are Mike Foster, Dana Keller, and Marlene Odahlen-Hinz. SESSION 2 SATURDAY AFTERNOON 1:30 4:30 p.m. Sled Dog Mushing See description Session 1. Additional fee of $60 payable when registering; fee is non-refundable. iphone/ipad Photography (Droid Phones OK) See description Session 1. M Indoor/Outdoor See description Session 1. Winter Nature Hike M Outdoor Come learn about being a Nature Detective on an interactive hike. We will have a short discussion about safety and preparation before hitting the trails for whatever we can find... edible or otherwise! Please dress in layers for the weather. Cameras and binoculars are welcome as well! Snowshoe Biathlon Back by popular demand, the snowshoe biathlon will consists of snowshoeing a trail and archery shooting at targets. Snowshoe experience is required. This is a friendly competition class. Orienteering E M Outdoor Here is your chance to learn to navigate through the woods and find your way across country. This is a great skill to learn if you plan to hike or hunt in the woods. E = Easy; little physical exertion M = Moderate physical exertion S = Strenuous physical exertion
Dark House Fishing (Norwegian TV) E M Outdoor See description Session 1. Explore Bowhunting E M Indoor/Outdoor This class got great reviews! Conservation Officer Shelly Patten will teach a new class on learning how to bow hunt. Shelly and Kim will show and explain the different types of bows and how to use them, teach about the type of equipment you will need to bow hunt and do some fun activities. New Archery Hunting Series Class 2: Archery Basics E M Indoor This year BOW is offering classes 1 and 2 from the Archery Learn to Hunt Series at the winter workshop. Usually this three-part series is held as a Beyond BOW class. The two classes being offered at Audubon will be open to interested women participating in the workshop (you do not have to enroll in both classes), and to the women joining us for the day as part of their series. Class 2 will focus on archery basics and indoor shooting range. Topics will include eye dominance, types of hunting bows, correct stance and shooting. Women registered for the three-part archery series, will be eligible to register for a May archery turkey hunt and/or September archery deer hunt. If you have questions please email linda.bylander@state.mn.us. Instructors are Mike Foster, Dana Keller, and Marlene Odahlen-Hinz. SESSION 3 SUNDAY MORNING 9:00 a.m. Noon Sled Dog Mushing See description Session 1. Additional fee of $60 payable when registering; fee is non-refundable. Custom Wood Signs Learn how to use wood burners to create your own custom wood sign. Participants will design their own pattern on a wood product in this indoor class. Additional $5 fee for materials. Beginning Snowshoeing for Winter Wildlife Learn the basics of snowshoeing then go on a short hike to try out snowshoeing. The instructor will point out wildlife signs along the way. Birding and Bird Feeders E M Indoor/Outdoor Join the 52+ million people that feed birds around their homes by building a bird feeder in half of this class and learning to attract birds to your own backyard in the other half of the class. This class is taught by both Deb and Steve Gallop. Steve will work with the class to construct the bird feeder and Deb will teach you about birding. New Intro to Bowfishing We are hosting a bowfishing seminar at our winter workshop! This class is open to women at the workshop and women interested in attending just this seminar. This is a seminar to learn about bowfishing and the specialized archery equipment used to shoot and retrieve fish. Women who attend this class have the opportunity to fish with the club this summer. Instructed by Land of Lakes Bowfishing Association. E = Easy; little physical exertion M = Moderate physical exertion S = Strenuous physical exertion
General Registration Page 1 of 1 BOW Winter Registration January 26 28, 2018 DAYTIME PHONE # CLASS SESSIONS EMAIL EVENING PHONE # STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE Choose your top three choices for each session by ranking 1 3 for each. Classes are first come, first served. RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY The applicant by signing below recognizes that the program involves some risk and that she 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. SIGNATURE Girls ages 14 17 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. SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN LODGING Lodging is in dorm rooms on bottom bunks in both Crosby and Lowry. Please list roommate preference below and note if your group would like to use top bunks to keep a larger group together. Lowry Dorm is located further from the main building. Please check this box if you have limited mobility or prefer not to be housed at Lowry. Bottom bunks Top bunks Early risers Late to bed Snore DATE DATE Silent Auction: Bring a new or slightly used item to be placed on our Silent Auction Table! Bring cash or checkbook for the auction as we cannot take credit cards. We have great items to bid on and it is a lot of fun! Money is used for scholarships. Scholarships: Scholarships are available for first time participants in need of financial assistance. Please contact linda.bylander@state.mn.us for application form. Your application must be approved before submitting your registration form. Cancellation deadline is Dec 20. If you cancel before Dec 20 a $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. Registrants canceling after that time will be assessed the full registration fee. Sorry, due to contract obligations no exceptions to cancellation policy. Dog mushing fee is non-refundable once you secure a spot in the class regardless of cancellation date or adequate snow pack. SUBMISSION Complete and mail enrollment fee and form to: ATTN: BOW AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS PO BOX 530 SANDSTONE, MN 55072 You will be sent an email confirmation that your registration has been received. A packet of information will be emailed to you by December 15, confirming your class choices and including what to bring to the workshop. Session 1: Sat. 9 a.m. Noon Sled Dog Mushing* Dark House Fishing Beginning Snowshoe iphone Photography Fun with Birds Archery 1: Turkey Clinic Session 2: Sat. 1:30 4:30 p.m. Sled Dog Mushing* Snowshoe Biathlon Orienteering Winter Nature Hike iphone Photography Archery 2: Archery Basics Session 3: Sun. 9 a.m. Noon FEES Sled Dog Mushing* Dark House Fishing Bird Watching and Feeders Custom Signs** Explore Bowhunting Beginning Snowshoe Bowfishing Seminar Workshop Registration Fee: $195 (payable to Audubon Center of the North Woods or ACNW) Fee includes Friday night Sunday afternoon lodging and meals, three outdoor skill classes, evening program and campfire. Instruction, equipment and fun are all included. Meals are buffet style. Please notify us of any special dietary restrictions or food allergies at least two weeks in advance. Enclose separate check for $60 payable to Points Unknown if registering for Dog Mushing. * Dog Mushing fee is non-refundable if you get into this class. If the class is full your check will be shredded. ** Custom Signs has a $5 fee payable to the instructor at the workshop. Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN 55155-4026 OSD_272_18