Register by Sept. 9 for Becoming an Outdoors Woman event at Cape Henlopen Sept. 24
Registration is now open for Delaware's 2016 Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, which will be held this year as two separate one-day events, Saturday, Sept. 24 at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and Saturday, Oct. 8, at Lums Pond State Park in Bear, instead of a full-weekend event as in past years.
A variety of courses will be offered, with a choice of two 1.5-hour sessions or one 3.5-hour session each morning and afternoon. Volunteer instructors provide their expertise and instruction in a safe, supportive and non-competitive atmosphere. The cost of each one-day program is $75, which includes meals, instruction and use of necessary equipment and supplies.
Participants have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of hands-on courses during each of the sessions. Included are target archery, crabbing, clamming, surf fishing, fire-building, beginner shotgun, bird watching, kayaking, fly fishing, nature photography, camping and camp cooking, geocaching, daypacking/hiking, trapping and various other outdoor activities. Not all courses are available at both locations. Specialty courses this year include the Cold War Bike Tour at Cape Henlopen and Intro to Natural Resources Law Enforcement with a K-9 demonstration which will be offered by DNREC Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police on both dates.
This program is for those who have never tried these activities but have hoped for an opportunity to learn; those who are beginners who would like to improve skills; those who have some experience but would like to try new activities; and those who are just looking for camaraderie with like-minded individuals.
Registrations must be received by Friday, Sept. 9. To register online, go to www.de.gov/bow. Send completed registration forms with payment to: Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife – BOW, 4876 Hay Point Landing Road, Smyrna, DE 19977. For more information, contact Lynne Pusey at 302-422-1329 or email lynne.pusey@state.de.us.
2016 marks the 19th year that Delaware has hosted the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, sponsored by DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife. While BOW is aimed primarily at women, it offers an opportunity for anyone 18 or older to learn skills that allow them to participate in numerous outdoor activities. Since the first BOW was held in Wisconsin in 1991, this exciting international program has expanded to 46 states and seven provinces with more than 80 workshops offered each year. The main goal of the BOW program is to provide women the opportunity to learn skills that encourage and enhance participation in outdoor activities, such as hunting, shooting, fishing, boating and other activities.
