"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.
The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman summer workshop will take place August 8-10 in Garrett County!
The
weekend schedule and class information can be viewed here.
Registration will open at noon on June 19 and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The
registration link will only accept submissions after that time and completing the registration does not guarantee a spot at the workshop. Participants will be notified via email whether they registered or placed on a waiting list.
The cost of this workshop is $250 which includes lodging, meals, and four sessions. Scholarships are limitedly available to those in need.
This workshop is expected to fill (as well as the wait-list) within 30 minutes, so please be prepared to submit your registration promptly at the opening time!
Any questions about registration can be forwarded to
mollie.kemp@maryland.gov.
THIS WORKSHOP AND WAITLIST IS FULL
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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Beyond BOW x Precision Point Workshop: Handgun Familiarization
July 10, 2025
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hosted in Frederick, Maryland
Precision Point’s Firearms Familiarization Workshop led by experienced female instructors, is a hands-on workshop offering a supportive environment for learning handgun basics or refining fundamental skills. You’ll gain confidence in safely handling firearms by disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling your handgun, with personalized instruction using your own firearm or a rental provided by Precision Point. The evening concludes with live-fire practice under direct supervision.
Ideal for beginners, this workshop is open to participants 18 and older, with no prior experience required. Registration opens June 22 at 8 p.m. and closes once spots are filled. Accepted participants will be notified between June 27–30. Cost: $100. Space is extremely limited, so please only register if you are able to attend.
To register for this event, please fill out this registration form. Please note that the form will not open until June 22 at 8 p.m. For inquiries or questions, please reach out to Torey Vayer at
torey.vayer@maryland.gov.
Download the flyer here.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop
August 8-10, 2025
Garrett County, MD
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Save the Date: Beyond BOW Deer Hunt
When: November 7-8 and December 7-8
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
)
mailing list to stay updated on current events.
Coordinator
Letha Grimes
20901 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-791-4736 ext 103 (office)
letha.grimes@maryland.gov
