"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.
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.
Celebrating 30 Years of Maryland Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
For our 30th Anniversary, we are designing a special t-shirt for the annual workshop. It will feature a
word cloud made up of your responses to the question below. If you have attended any of our Weekend Workshops or a Beyond BOW event in the last 30 years, we would love to hear from you. Once the shirt is designed, we will share information on how to purchase one.
What is one word that best describes how you feel about Becoming an Outdoors-Woman?
Scan the QR code below to submit your answer (you may submit more than one!)
Workshops
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Beyond BOW Hunter Ed and Hunting 101 Workshop
When: May 16, 2025
Where: IWLA Rockville Chapter, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Cost: Free
For additional information and to register click here.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" Workshop
August 8-10, 2025
Garrett County, MD
Be sure to check back for additional workshops throughout the year.
