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In California, more than 6000 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!

So, if you’ve always wanted to learn how to:
Fly Fish, Hunt, Shoot, Use a Map and Compass,
Ride an ATV or dirt bike, Kayak or Cook outdoors,

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 cost

Safety
The best practices

Field 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.
Print out a complete 2013 BOW, CA Schedule
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.
Multi-Course Workshop
Archery, fly fishing & tying, shooting, kayaking and more!
October 4-6, 2013
Westminster Woods Camp &
Conference Center
Limit: 100 participants
Cost: $365
Duck Hunt
January  18-19, 2013
Williams, CA
Colusa County
Limit: 10 participants
Cost: $200
Fly Fishing
September 13-15, 2013
Bidwell Ranch
Hat Creek, Shasta County
Limit: 30 participants
Cost:  $295
Pheasant Hunt
November 16, 2013
Wilderness Unlimited Property
Williams, Colusa County
Limit: 25 participants
Cost: $150
Cross Country Skiing
March 1-3, 2013
Rock Creek Lodge
Mammoth, CA
Limit: 20 participants
Cost: $395
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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 list accepts your spot.
Archery/Bow Hunting
Date: April 19-21
Location: Lake Sonoma
Sonoma County
Limit: 30 participants
Cost: $175
ATVs & Dirt Bikes
May 31-June 2, 2013
Hollister Hills State OHV Park
San Benito County
Limit: 16 participants
Cost: $250