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'Discovery
Weekend'
Jan.
27-29
Offers
Women
an
Opportunity
to
Explore
Ice
Fishing,
Snowshoeing
and
More
DNR
Offers
Women
an
Opportunity
to
Explore
Ice
Fishing,
Snowshoeing,
Hunting
and
More
Jan.
28 The
Department
of
Natural
Resources
is
offering
a
Winter
Discovery
Day
on
Saturday,
Jan
28
at
the
Ralph
A.
MacMullan
Conference
Center
in
Roscommon.
Part
of
the
Becoming
an
Outdoors-Woman
(BOW)
program,
the
program
is
designed
for
women
to
try
a
variety
of
outdoor
skills
in a
fun,
safe
and
non-competitive
environment.
The
$50
fee
includes
lunch
and
participants'
choice
of
two
classes.
Sessions,
taught
by
experienced
volunteer
instructors,
include: ·
Ice
Fishing ·
Beginning
Snowshoeing ·
Basic
Map
and
Compass
Skills ·
Day
Hiking ·
Duck
Hunting ·
Self
Defense ·
Basic
Pistol
Shooting ·
Outdoor
Cooking ·
Spring
Turkey
Hunting "We decided to offer this one-day program for those who want to try some new outdoor recreation activities but can't get away for the full Winter Discovery Weekend," said BOW program coordinator Sue Tabor. "Women who are interested in getting outdoors and having some fun are invited to join us. All classes are geared toward beginners – no skill level required!" The Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center is on the north shore of Higgins Lake at 104 Conservation Drive in Roscommon. Registration and payment must be received no later than Jan. 24. BOW is a noncompetitive program in which each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace. The emphasis is on the enjoyment, fun and camaraderie of outdoor activities, and sharing in the success of one another. For registration forms and information on this and other BOW programs, visit www.michigan.gov/bow, call 517-241-2225 or email dnr-outdoors-woman@michigan.gov.
Winter Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set for Upper Peninsula Feb. 24-26 - Women seeking the opportunity to improve their outdoor skills are invited to register for the 12th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman ( BOW ) winter program in the Upper Peninsula . The program will be held in Big Bay on Feb. 24-26. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this program offers instruction in more than a dozen kinds of indoor and outdoor activities, including cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing, fly tying, wilderness first aid, wood burning and more. Instructors provide basic and advanced instruction that is tailored to each participant's individual ability. The program takes place at Bay Cliff Health Camp, a universally accessible facility, located in a picturesque wooded setting overlooking Lake Superior approximately 30 miles north of Marquette. The $180 registration fee includes all food and lodging, as well as most equipment and supplies, except as noted in the registration materials. Participants will be housed in a dorm-style facility with amenities including a sauna and hiking trails with access to Lake Superior. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops are for women, 18 and older, who wish to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. The winter BOW program also includes special evening programs during the weekend event. Early registration is recommended as the program fills quickly each year. Class information and registration materials are available online at www.michigan.gov/bow, and payments may now be made online as well. For more information, contact Sharon Pitz at the DNR office in Marquette at 906-228-6561 or e-mail pitzs@michigan.gov. Many other outdoors programs for women are scheduled across Michigan . To learn more about these additional opportunities, check the BOW website or contact Sue Tabor at 517-241-2225; e-mail: DNR-Outdoors-Woman@michigan.gov.
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