Georgia DNR Offering Workshop on Outdoor Sports for Women

Ladies, if you have ever wanted to head out to go backpacking or fishing or shooting, but weren’t sure sure where to start, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division can help with that.

The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, is scheduled for Nov. 1-3 at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.

It’s a three-day workshop that gives women a practical introduction to a wide variety of outdoor recreational skills and activities.

Weekend workshops begin on Friday morning and end on Sunday.

Between meals and special presentations and events, participants can choose from about 20 professionally-led classes, ranging from firearms, wilderness survival, fishing, orienteering, outdoor cooking, nature photography, astronomy and hunting.

Sessions range in intensity from leisurely to rugged (strenuous)

Katie McCollum, BOW coordinator. Tells WLHR News the workshops focus on learning outdoor skills in a safe and structured environment, and gives women from all backgrounds the chance to learn outdoor skills in a positive, non-competitive atmosphere where they can feel confident and have fun.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman offers hands-on workshops for women 18 and older and is for women of all physical ability levels.

Registration for BOW is now open. Participants can choose to bring their own tents and gear, or stay at the lodge at Charlie Elliott park.

Cost per person, which includes food and programming, ranges from $220-265 (dependent on lodging choice).

For more information, including registration details and a complete listing of classes offered, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/BOW or call (770) 784-3059.