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August 5, 2008

Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Introductory Skills Weekend
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 19-21, Camp Caribou in Winslow

Want to Learn Some New Outdoor Skills?

Check Out Maine's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program

The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is hosting the 11th Annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Introductory Skills Weekend at Camp Caribou on Pattee Pond in Winslow. The workshop is directed towards women 18 years and older who are interested in gaining or improving their skills in hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in a safe and comfortable environment.

The weekend workshop provides participants with the opportunity to try a variety of outdoor activities under the supervision of experienced Instructors and Registered Guides. The cost is $210 and covers everything -- good food, lodging, all equipment and lots of opportunity to learn. Some of the topics offered include: canoeing, kayaking, outdoor survival, firearms use and range safety, skeet shooting, turkey hunting, duck hunting, fly casting, fly tying, GPS, map and compass, archery, trapping, bow hunting, trip planning, outdoor cooking, ropes course, retriever training, basic fishing, biking, and much more!

A complete Hunter Safety Certification Course is available as a course strand for the weekend. Participants in Hunter Safety take four required classes with additional evening instruction and a Sunday afternoon final test.

No previous experience is required and space is still available. So sign up now! A brochure and registration form are posted at www.mainebow.com; they also are available from BOW Coordinator Emily Jones (207-287-8069, or email emily.jones@maine.gov )

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