Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Workshops


"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) offers outdoor skills workshops specifically for women 18 years of age and older, although men are welcome to participate. 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

Learning to prepare recipes with waterfowl at the From Field to Table 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.


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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.

Two women in the snow holding guns with a row of dead geese lying in front of them.     Woman kayaking.

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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!)

 

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Workshops

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  • Beyond BOW Goose Hunt Clinic- January 26 and 27, 2025
    REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
    Register Here​.
    ​​​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.
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    ​Sunday, Jan. 26 will be spent at the beautiful Schrader’s Bridgetown Manor located in Caroline County. Classroom instruction will cover the hows and whys of waterfowl hunting, including safety, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as hunting skills and techniques. You also will enjoy shooting trap and touring the Bridgetown Manor. On Monday, Jan. 27, we will travel to Blue Stem Farms, in Queen Anne’s County and participate in a real Eastern Shore guided goose hunt. Hopefully you will go home with a goose or, at the very least, some wonderful memories.
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    ​This workshop is open to women 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 participant in this hunt. Participants are expected to bring their own firearm, if this is a barrier or concern, please reach out to Letha for accommodation.

    ​​Deadline for registration is January 8, 2024. The cost of this two day clinic is $340 per person.

    For questions, email Letha Grimes at ​letha.grimes@maryland.gov


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