"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) offers outdoor skills workshops for women 18 years of age and older. The workshops enable women to learn about a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in a casual, non-threatening environment. The classes are designed to be as hands-on as possible, giving participants enough knowledge to further pursue their interests once the workshop is over.
Weekend Workshop
During this workshop, we offer over 30 different classes including firearm safety, preserving the harvest, fly fishing, and more! In addition to workshop classes, we offer evening programs and activities such as a game feast, nature presentations, crafts and night hikes. Classes and evening activities offered may vary from event to event.
Any questions about registration can be forwarded to
[email protected].
Beyond BOW Workshops
In addition to the weekend workshop, we also offer Beyond BOW events. Beyond BOW workshops last from one to three days and are focused on specific activities. Beyond BOW workshops may include a one-day fishing clinic, a backpacking experience, goose hunting on the eastern shore, From Field to Table (learning how to take wild game from harvest to the dinner table) or an outdoor survival skills weekend. Each workshop we offer is tailored to showcase the resources and opportunities available in that area, as well as offer a more intermediate hands-on experience.
The emphasis of BOW and Beyond BOW is on the enjoyment and camaraderie that goes along with outdoor recreation, whether hunting, fishing, hiking, or boating.
Workshops
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2026 Weekend Workshop:
August 6-9, 2026
More information regarding registration coming soon
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GOOSE HUNTING CLINIC & HUNT ON MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE:
JANUARY 25-26, 2026.
Join the experienced staff of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Schrader’s for two days you will never forget! If you have ever wanted to experience Maryland’s Eastern Shore goose hunting but are not sure how to get started, then this is the clinic for you. This workshop is open to all but designed for those who are new to or have little experience goose hunting. Priority will be given to new participants*.
Requirements - You must have a valid Maryland Regular Full Season Hunting License or Apprentice License, Maryland Migratory Bird Stamp and a Federal Migratory Bird Stamp to participate in this hunt. Participants are expected to bring their own firearm, if this is a barrier or concern, please reach out to Tina and Torey for accommodation.
The deadline for registration is January 8, 2026. Participants will be selected via a lottery system and will be notified by January 13, 2026 of acceptance. The cost for this two day clinic is $365 per person.
Click here to register.
For questions, email Tina Gregor at [email protected] or Torey Vayer at [email protected]
Be sure to check back for additional workshops throughout the year.
Click here to see a list of all the classes we've offered
(not all classes listed are offered at every workshop).
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Coordinator
Torey Vayer
[email protected]
580 Taylor Ave., E-1
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
