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In California, over 5000 women have participated in a BOW Workshop
For those of us fortunate enough to live in California, we have unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities in our creeks, rivers, lakes, ocean, mountains, forests, wilderness—and never far from home! It’s time to get out there and enjoy our state!
You’ve always wanted to learn how to:
BOW, CA will show you how. Your learning experience will include:
- Classroom time (often outdoors!)
- Giving you an introduction, basics and regulations about your chosen activity
Equipment overview
What to look for, where to buy it, how much it should costSafety
The best practicesField instruction
Training using what you’ve learned in the environment in which you’ll use your skills -- on the water, in a bluff, on the dunes.Of course, there will be plenty of time to practice. Our workshops are held in the perfect setting for the activity at hand. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll learn, but just as important: you’ll take home the camaraderie and serenity that is the magic of BOW, CA events.
Register for the workshop of your choice by clicking on the individual event. In order to give all participants the best experience, space is limited, sign up today!
Invest in yourself. Now is the time for you to step outside and Become an Outdoors Woman.
Help BOW, CA by posting events at your local sporting goods store, with like-minded organizations. You can post this schedule, or we have individual flyers for each workshop.
Archery, fly fishing & tying, shooting, kayaking and more!
October 22 – 24, 2010
Wonder Valley Ranch,
Fresno County
Limit: 100 participants
Cost: $395
Salmon & halibut fishing,
bear viewing, more!
August 8 – 15, 2010
All Alaska Outdoors Lodge
Soldotna, Alaska
Limit: 28 participants
Cost: $1450
July 10, 2010
Clear Creek Sportsmen’s Club
Corning, Tehama County
Limit: TBD
Cost: $50
June 26, 2010
Raahauge’s
Corona, Riverside County
Instructors: Cherel & Scott McCracken
Limit: 30 participants
Cost: $150
April 30 – May 2, 2010
Hollister Hills State OHV Park, San Benito County
Limit: 25 participants
Cost: $250
April 9 – 11, 2010
Carrizo Plains,
San Luis Obispo County
Instructor: Bill Peters
Limit: 25 participants
Cost: $250
September 17 – 19, 2010
Bidwell Ranch
Hat Creek, Shasta County
Limit: 30 participants
Cost: $250
November 20, 2010
Wilderness Unlimited Property
Williams, Colusa County
Limit: 25 participants
Cost: $125
June 19, 2010
Pacifica, San Mateo County
Instructor: Jayah Faye Paley
Limit: 20 participants
Cost: $50
April 16 – 18, 2010
Fresno County Sportsmen’s Club
Instructors: Deb Cox and
Joyce and Augie Pando
Limit: 25 participants
Cost: $250
Taking a friend with you to BOW, CA Workshop?
We offer Gift Certificates in any amount to help your friend make that leap to sign up for a workshop.
Shopping before a BOW, CA workshop?
Shop at REI online!
BOW, CA receives 7% of all
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What do I Need?
While you’re welcome to bring your own equipment, our workshops will have everything you need to learn.
You'll receive an overview of pertinent items you’ll need to bring two to three weeks prior to your workshop. Here's a list of items that you'll need at every workshop.
Accommodations for BOW workshops range from tent camping to resort style properties. See individual workshops for details.
Workshop Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel three weeks or less prior to the workshop date, you will forfeit 100% of your registration unless you provide a replacement, or someone on the waiting lists accepts your spot.
