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BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN Becoming an Outdoors Family 2019 Event Catalog www.mndnr.gov/education/bow For general class questions call MN DNR Toll-free 888-MINNDNR 218-203-4347
BOW 2019 Women Events Calendar
Visit www.mndnr.gov/education/bow for class descriptions and registration information
January 8 Introduction to Fishing, Fort Snelling State Park
5 Introduction to Ice Fishing, Pine City 8 Flatwater Kayaking, Prior Lake
6 Knot Tying, Fort Snelling State Park 15-16 Spring Becoming an Outdoors Family Workshop,
12 Beginning Ice Fishing, New Prague Eagle Bluff, Lanesboro
12 Beginner Nordic Ski, Classic, Bloomington TBD Part 2: Bowfishing Trip
25-27 BOW Women’s Winter Workshop, Audubon Center
July
26 Part 1 and 2: Archery Turkey Hunting Series,
13 Geocaching 101 for Women, Afton State Park
Audubon Center
16 Stand up Paddle boarding, Eden Prairie
27 Part 1: Bowfishing Seminar, Audubon Center
August
February 3-4 Summer Becoming an Outdoors Family Weekend,
2 Snowshoe Basics, Fort Snelling State Park
Lanesboro
7–10 Dog Mushing Women’s Winter Adventure,
9-11 Sturgeon Fishing Trip, Baudette
Grand Marais
10 Women’s Bike on Luce Line State Trail, Afton
March State Park
16 Maple Syruping in the City, Fort Snelling State Park 10 Flatwater Kayaking, Eden Prairie
23 Fly Tying, Afton State Park 28 Part 1: Archery Deer Hunt Clinic, Hudson
23 Learn to Cast a Fly Rod, Afton State Park
September
April 4-8 Women’s Mindful Paddle and BWCAW Camp Out
3Target Archery Class, Hudson for beginners, Hovland
3Hunting Target Archery Class, Hudson 7 Trap Shooting and/or Sporting Clays, Pine City
14Gun Basics Class, Wings North, Pine City 8 Part 2: Archery Deer Hunt Series, White Bear Lake
16Fly Fishing Basics, Fish Lake Regional Park, 10 Fly Fishing for Women, Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Maple Grove 13-15 BOW Fall Women’s Workshop, Eagle Bluff
27 Target Archery Class, Victoria 14 Birds, Books, and Binoculars, Fort Snelling State Park
28 Part 3: Archery Turkey Hunting Series, 3-D Shoot, 18-23 Women’s Mindful Paddle and BWCAW Camp Out
Stillwater the Next Step, Hovland
TBD Mentored Firearm Turkey Hunt, Various 21 Mentored Game Farm Pheasant Hunt for Women
and Families, Pine City
28 Women’s Fall Color Walk, Afton State Park
May 27-29 Part 3: Mentored Archery Deer Hunt, Cedar Creek
4 Women’s FAS Instructor Course, Carlos Avery TBD Mentored Firearm Waterfowl Hunt, Various
4 Women and Girls FAS certification, Carlos Avery
5 Morel Mushrooms, Whitewater State Park October
8 Fly Fishing for Women, Silverwood Park, St. Anthony 3-6 Off-the-Grid Creative Writing and Reflection,
10-12 Spring Firearm or Archery Turkey Hunt, Eagle Bluff Hovland
11 Birds, Buds and Blooms Walk, Afton State Park 4-6 Mentored Archery Deer Hunt, Eagle Bluff
14 Flatwater Kayaking, Maple Grove 5-6 Learn to Pheasant Hunt Weekend, Horse and Hunt
16-19 Off-the-Grid Lifestyle Immersion, Hovland Club, Prior Lake
18 Steelhead Fishing Clinic, Two Harbors 7 Fall Color River Trip, Interstate State Park
17-19 Part 4: Mentored Archery Turkey Hunt, Cedar Creek 12 Women’s Knot tying class, Afton State Park
22 Nordic Walking, Fort Snelling State Park 17-20 Off-the-Grid Sled Dog Fall Training, Hovland
30-2 Off-the-Grid Creative Writing and Reflection, TBD Mentored Firearm Upland Bird Hunt, Various
Hovland
November
June 16 Tundra Swan Migration, Winona
7 Women’s Archery Class, Afton State Park
December
7-9 Summer Pro-Tips Walleye Fishing Trip, Glenwood
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Let’s have some fun!
A great slate of hunting, fishing and outdoor classes has been prepared for you.
Coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we at the Becoming an Outdoors
Woman (BOW) program are committed to delivering high quality outdoor skills programming with the
help of volunteers and collaborating organizations. It’s a fun and easy way for you to learn and build skills
in a safe and supportive environment.
You have options with BOW.
Our fall and winter workshops are designed to introduce you to a breadth of experiences during a single
weekend. Our skill courses are designed for those who seek a great depth of knowledge. We also offer
family programs that foster relationships and skill building so that young and old alike can have a great
time in the outdoors. So, select an option that works for you.
The BOW program has grown thanks to our excellent volunteer instructors, and people like you… people
who want to learn more so they can explore more of what Minnesota has to offer.
I hope you can join us.
Linda Bylander
BOW coordinator
2019 Women
Weekend Workshops
Weekend workshops are filled with a variety of outdoor
skill classes, evening programs and fun! Lodging, meals,
instruction and equipment are provided for one low price.
Registration brochures for these weekends can be found
online at www.mndnr.gov/education/bow.
Women’s Winter Workshop
Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone
January 25 - 27
Women’s Fall Workshop
Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro
September 13 - 15
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“Beyond” BOW
Classes for Women
Want to learn outdoor skills but can’t attend a BOW
workshop? Beyond BOW classes are designed for women
who want to learn a specific skill related to hunting, fishing
and non-consumptive sports. We offer beginner level
through advanced weekend mentored programs. “Learn
to” Skill classes are designed to be introductory and focus
on teaching the basics of a specific skill in a small class
setting. “Mentored” classes are for women who already
have the skill fundamentals. Except where noted, classes
are designed for women ages 18 and older and girls ages
14-17 with a guardian.
FISHING
A State Park vehicle permit is required for classes held in state parks. A day pass is $7 or annual pass is
$35 and are available at the park office. Minnesota fishing licenses and necessary stamps (e.g. trout) are
required except where noted.
LEARN TO FISH CLASSES
“Learn to” skill classes are designed to be introductory and focus on teaching the basics of
a specific skill in a small class setting.
Introduction to Ice Fishing Learn to Cast a Fly Rod
Wings North, Pine City Afton State Park
January 5 • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fee $37.50 • Limit 24 March 23 • 1 - 2:30 p.m. • Free
Register at wings1@ecenet.com Registration not required, for information contact
Angela Londgren is teaming up with Wings North staff to Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us
offer a learn how to ice fish program. Fee includes bait, shirt, Learn the basics of casting a fly rod, or further hone your
lunch, and dinner with fish cleaning demo, guides and gear. cast. Rods will be provided but you may bring your own if
Fishing license required. you have one.
Beginner Ice Fishing for Women, Ages 6+ Fly Fishing Basics for Women, Ages 12+
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, New Prague Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
January 12 • 3 - 5 p.m. • Fee $8 April 16 • 6 - 8 p.m.
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700
Silverwood Park, St. Anthony
Try one of Minnesota’s winter pastimes. Discuss equipment, May 8 • 6 - 8 p.m.
ice and cold-water safety. Fishing license required.
Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
Fly Tying for Women September 10 • 6 - 8 p.m. • Fee $15 per class
Afton State Park Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700
March 23 • 9 - 11:30 a.m. • Free Discover the rhythms and techniques of fly fishing. Learn
Registration not required, for information contact about equipment, casting, shooting the line, and fly types
Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us and presentations. Try your hand at fishing. Equipment and
Learn fly tying skills. Materials provided. day fishing license provided.
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Introduction to Fishing Steelhead Fishing Clinic
Fort Snelling State Park Two Harbors
June 8 • 9 - 11 a.m. • Free May 18 • Free (donations welcomed)
Register at 612-725-2724 or email krista.jensen@state.mn.us Register at womenontheflyms@gmail.com
We’ll cover the basics of fishing equipment and fish This one day stream-side clinic is great for beginners or
identification before throwing a line into Snelling Lake. No intermediate anglers. Topics include steelhead migration,
license is required and all equipment is provided. Dress for spawning, equipment, safety, rigging, presentation and
the weather and meet at the fishing pier. technique with a focus on fly-fishing and drift fishing with
a fly rod or spinning set up. Minnesota fishing license, trout
stamp and your own equipment are required. This event is
led by Lisa Murphy of the Minnesota Steelheader’s Women
on the Fly program.
FISHING MENTORED CLASSES
“Mentored” classes are for women who already have the Pro-tips! Walleye Fishing Trip
skill fundamentals and want to practice the skill with an Glenwood
experienced mentor. June 7 - 9 • Fee $285 • Limit 12
Register at koepbait@yahoo.com
Fishing license and equipment required except where noted. Learn about walleye fishing techniques on Lake Minnewaska.
We will cover how to fish in the morning seminar presented
by Nancy Koep, then will hit the water to fish. Includes two
Bowfishing Series nights lodging, Saturday lunch and fish fry dinner, seminar,
Part 1 Bowfishing Seminar fish cleaning, and on-water guided fishing both Saturday and
Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone Sunday. Equipment and bait provided. License required and
January 27 • 9 a.m. - noon • Free • Limit 30 life jackets are mandatory while fishing.
Register at linda.bylander@state.mn.us
BOW and Land of Lakes Bowfishing Association are
Summer Guided Sturgeon Fishing Trip
Lake of the Woods
teaming up to offer this series at Audubon. Bowfishing is
August 9 - 11 • Fee $225 • Limit 12
fishing using specialized archery equipment to shoot and
Registration form page 15
retrieve rough fish. Learn the basics of how to bowfish
which includes regulations, species to fish, equipment DNR staff will discuss sturgeon management Friday evening.
and technique. Saturday through Sunday noon will be spent fishing with
guides. Costs include two nights lodging (two women/
Part 2 Bowfishing Trip
hotel room), guides, boats, rods and bait. License required.
Location TBD
Preference given to new participants or those bringing a
Date TBD • Fee $50
new person.
Women who have attended Part 1 have the opportunity
to fish with the Land of Lakes Bowfishing member.
Please include your name, class title and date
Participants must have a license and provide their
when registering for a class through email.
own equipment.
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St. Paul, MN 55155-4040
888-646-6367 or 651-296-6157 Printed on recycled paper containing a minimum of 10 percent
www.mndnr.gov post‑consumer waste and vegetable-based ink.
The Minnesota DNR prohibits discrimination in its programs and services based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable modifications
to access or participate in DNR programs and services by contacting the DNR ADA Title II Coordinator at info.dnr@state.mn.us
or 651-296-6157. Discrimination inquiries should be sent to Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4049; or
Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.
Sign language interpretation or language translation services are available by request with two weeks notice by emailing
info.dnr@state.mn.us or by calling 651-296-6157. FAW_531_19
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HUNTING
Please join us for a Learn to Hunt Series or an individual Gun Basics and Shooting Sports Class
class. Hunting licenses and equipment are required for hunts Wings North, Pine City
except where noted. If you were born after January 1, 1980 April 14 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Fee $75 • Limit 20
a firearms safety certification (FAS) is required to hunt Register at wings1@ecenet.com
in Minnesota. Learn about different types of firearms and then shoot at
standing and moving targets. After lunch you will learn how to
clean guns. Lunch, equipment and ammunition are included.
Women’s or Girls Firearms Safety Course Field Day
Carlos Avery WMA, Forest Lake
May 4 • noon - 5 p.m. • Fee $24.95 • Limit 24
Register at Brandon.McGaw@state.mn.us
This is a Field Day for women or girls ages 11+, who have
completed the online FAS course at www.huntercourse.com.
Students must bring their online course completion voucher
to attend. (Click on the Minnesota version and pay the
$24.95 fee by credit card). The range and field day will cover
firearms handling and training, tree stand safety, shooting of
a small rifle (.22 caliber) and other safety related scenarios.
You must successfully pass the online course and the field
day to be certified. Email your registration and be sure to
include the name(s) of those attending, email address, phone
number, and the class date.
Women’s Firearms Safety Instructor Course
Carlos Avery WMA, Forest Lake
May 4 • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Free
Register at Brandon.McGaw@state.mn.us
This class is to become a certified volunteer instructor to
teach DNR Firearms Safety. This certification will allow you
to teach the Classroom and Online Firearms Safety Course
and the Field Day. This female only class will be followed up
LEARN TO HUNT SKILL CLASSES with a firearms safety class where you will apply what you have
learned with assistance from Regional Training Officers.
“Learn to” skill classes are designed to be introductory
You will need your FAS certificate, be 18 or older, and agree
and focus on teaching the basics of a specific skill in a to a background check to register for this class. Email your
small class setting. registration and be sure to include the name(s) of those
attending, email address, phone number, and the class date.
Equipment provided except where noted.
Trap Shooting and/or Sporting Clays
Hunting Target Archery Class Wings North, Pine City
A-1 Archery, Hudson September 7 • Trap Shooting 9 a.m. - noon • Fee $50 ($85
April 3 • 7 - 8 p.m. • Fee $10 • Limit 10, minimum 5 for both) • Limit 30
Register at danakeller@a1archerystore.com September 7 • Sporting Clays 1 - 4 p.m. • Fee $50 ($85 for
both) • Limit 30
This class is for women interested in hunting with their bows
Register at wings1@ecenet.com
and are either in the archery series or have experience
target shooting. Join Dana Keller at A-1 archery to learn how In the morning learn the concept and skills of trap shooting.
to shoot from blinds and where to aim at turkey targets. In the afternoon to learn the skill of shooting sporting clays.
Equipment available or bring your own. Please bring your own firearm and ammunition. We will try to
accommodate those without a firearm.
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LEARN TO HUNT SERIES CLASSES New
Deer Hunting Archery Series
The Learn to Hunt Series classes are for women wanting BOW is teaming up with A-1 Archery, Bald Eagle
to learn a how to hunt from start to finish. Women are Sportsmen’s Association, Safari Club International, and
encouraged to register for the entire series. Hunts are UM Cedar Creek Reserve to host a Learn to Hunt deer
optional with preference given to those in the series. archery series for women. The series is designed for
Hunting licenses and equipment are required for hunts women who have archery experience and now want to
except where noted. Firearms safety certification is try deer archery hunting.
required for all mentored hunts. Register at linda.bylander@state.mn.us
Part 1: Deer Hunting Clinic and Tree Stand Basics
A-1 Archery, Hudson
Turkey Hunting Archery Series August 28 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
BOW is teaming up with A-1 Archery, Chilakoot Mike Foster and Dana Keller from A-1 Archery will
Bowhunters, Safari Club International, and UM Cedar teach the basics of deer archery hunting including deer
Creek Reserve to host a four Part Learn to Hunt Turkey biology and habitat, regulations, calls, tree stand safety,
archery series for women. This series is for women new equipment and hunting blinds.
to archery hunting or those with target experience but
what to learn to hunt. Part 2: 3-D Archery Shoot
Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association, White Bear Lake
Register at linda.bylander@state.mn.us September 8 • Fee $10
Part 1 and Part 2: Turkey Clinic and Hunting This class at will focus on shooting at realistic 3-D animal
Archery Basics targets set in the woods. Learn where to shoot, how to
Sandstone gauge shooting distance, and shoot from elevated stands.
January 26 • 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Fee $20
Mike Foster from A-1 Archery will teach the basics of Part 3: (optional) Mentored Archery Deer Hunt
archery turkey hunting including turkey biology, habitat, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, East Bethel
regulations, calls, equipment and technique. After September 27 - 29 • Fee $100 • Limit 5
included lunch, Dana Keller from A-1 Archery will focus Preference is given to women in the deer archery
on archery basics, hunting bows and shooting. You may series. Hunters are required to have their own archery
bring your own equipment or use equipment provided. equipment and archery deer license. Two nights lodging
Participants will register for Part 3 and optional Part 4 and mentors included in this weekend hunt.
during the first class January 26.
Part 3: 3-D Archery Shoot
Chilakoot Archery Club, Stillwater Learn to Pheasant Hunt Series
April 28 • 8 a.m. to noon • Fee $12 Part 1: Pheasant Workshop
Class will focus on shooting at realistic 3-D animal targets Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake
set in the woods. Learn where to shoot and how to gauge October 5 - 6 • Fee $225 • Limit 14
shooting distances. Register at sandybow@gmail.com
Part 4: (optional) Mentored Archery Turkey Hunt Join a group of instructors who call themselves the
Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, East Bethel “Bird Busting’ Babes” for an action packed Learn to Hunt
May 17 - 19 • Fee $100 • Limit 12 pheasant’s workshop. Saturday’s classes include shotgun
Preference is given to women enrolled in the turkey basics, sporting clays shooting, gun cleaning, the basics
hunting archery series. Two nights lodging, instruction of shotgun shells, and pheasant habitat. Sunday’s class
and mentored hunt are included. Archery equipment includes more shooting and a game of Annie Oakley.
and over-the-counter Minnesota archery turkey One night lodging, all Saturday meals, Sunday breakfast
license required. and a 3 bird game farm hunt included.
Part 2: Pheasant Hunt
Location TBD
Please include your name, class title and date
when registering for a class through email. Participate in a mentored game farm hunt following the
workshop. Date will be determined at the first session.
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HUNTING Continued…
MENTORED HUNTS FOR WOMEN
Mentored hunts are for women who have the skill fundamentals and want to try hunting with an
experienced mentor. Hunting licenses and equipment are required except where noted. Firearms
safety certification is required for all mentored hunts. Additional Learn to Hunt classes for turkey,
pheasant and waterfowl are listed under the family hunting section on page 13. The family Learn to
Hunt classes are open to both women and/or families.
Spring Firearm or Archery Turkey Hunt Mentored Women and Family Pheasant Hunt
Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro Wings North, Pine City
May 10 - 12 • Fee $110 • Limit 4 September 21 • 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Fee $150 • Limit 30
Register at education@eagle-bluff.org or 507-467-2437 Register at wings1@ecenet.com
Learn the basics of turkey hunting and then participate in a Shooting Preserve hunts are a great way for a beginner to
mentored hunt. Lodging, instruction, ground blinds, and some learn how to hunt a field. Mentors and their dogs will guide
meals included in this weekend hunt. Eagle Bluff can provide your hunt. Learn how to anticipate a flushing bird, safe
the firearm if needed. Bow hunters are required to have their shooting and how to hunt in a group. A bird cleaning class
own archery equipment. Over-the-counter license and FAS and a pheasant lunch will follow. Firearm safety certificate,
required. Archery and firearm skills required. your own guns and ammunition required, or they are
available for rental/purchase as well. A hunting license is
Fall Archery Deer Hunt not required for preserve hunts.
Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro
October 4 - 6 • Fee $110 • Limit 4
Register at education@eagle-bluff.org or 507-467-2437
Preference given to women in the archery series. Hunters
are required to have their own archery equipment, and an
archery deer license. Eagle Bluff will provide the ground
blinds, enclosed platforms, or tree stands. Lodging, mentors,
and some meals included in this weekend hunt. Archery
skill required.
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Outdoor Skills Classes
BOW is teaming up with Minnesota State Parks, Three Rivers Parks and volunteers to offer a variety of
outdoor skill classes. A State Park Vehicle pass is required at State Parks. Passes can be purchased at
the Park entrance for $7 for a day pass or $35 for an annual pass.
Knot Tying Maple Syruping in the City
Fort Snelling State Park Fort Snelling State Park
January 6 • 10 - 11 a.m. • Free March 16 • 10 a.m. - noon • Free
Register at 612-725-2724 or email krista.jensen@state.mn.us Register at 612-725-2724 or email krista.jensen@state.mn.us
Join us for a cozy morning learning a few knots that you Melting snow means maple syrups season is near. Join a
might find useful on your next camping or canoeing trip. park naturalist for a fun morning learning about the history
Materials provided. Meet at the Visitor Center. of maple syruping in the region and learning how to tap,
collect, and cook your own sap. Dress for the weather, wear
Women’s Classic Beginner Nordic Ski Lesson sturdy boots, and meet at the Visitor Center.
Hyland Park Reserve, Bloomington
January 12 • noon - 1:30 p.m. • Fee $24 ($36 with Beginning Target Archery Class
ski rental) A-1 Archery, Hudson
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700 April 3 • 6 - 7 p.m. • Fee $10 • Limit 10, minimum 5
Learn proper equipment fitting, diagonal stride, stopping, Register at danakeller@a1archerystore.com
turning, and hill techniques. This class is for beginner through advanced levels. Join Dana
Keller at A-1 Archery to learn tips to target archery shooting.
Snowshoeing Basics Equipment available or bring your own.
Fort Snelling State Park
February 2 • 1 - 2:30 p.m. • Free Women’s Target Archery, Ages: 14+
Register at 612-725-2724 or email krista.jensen@state.mn.us Carver Park Reserve, Victoria
If you can walk can walk, you can snowshoe! Join us for a April 27 • 1 - 3 p.m. • Fee $10
tutorial about snowshoes before we try them out on the Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700
trails. Equipment provided. Dress for the weather and wear Learn basics of shooting safely and accurately at stationary
sturdy boots and meet at the Visitor Center. targets and from an elevated platform.
Dog Mushing! Women’s Winter Adventure Morel Mushrooms
Hovland Whitewater State Park
February 7 - 10 • Fee $995 • Limit 6 May 5 • 10 a.m. - noon • Fee $5
Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283 Register at sara.holger@state.mn.us
This adventure is for those who want to actively participate Learn how to identify, find and cook the tasty morel
in learning to run your own small team of sled dogs through mushrooms of the hardwood forests.
miles of beautiful trails in the remote wilderness of northern
Minnesota. Instruction is provided in an atmosphere of Birds, Buds and Blooms Walk
encouragement, support and team work. Includes home Afton State Park
lodging and cooked meals. For details visit www.points- May 11 • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Free
unknown.com/women. Register at 651-231-6968 or Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us
Join the Naturalist to walk the Brown’s Creek State Trail in
Stillwater to look for spring birds and wildflowers.
Please include your name, class title and date
when registering for a class through email.
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Outdoor Skills Classes Women’s Archery Class
Afton State Park
June 7 • 6:30 - 8 p.m. • Free
Continued…
Register at 651-231-6968
Get hands on archery instruction from a certified instructor.
Flatwater Kayaking Essentials for Women Equipment provided. Please park by the picnic grounds. The
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove program is held outside, so dress appropriately.
May 14 or July 9 • 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Fee, $50
Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake Geocaching 101 for Women
June 8 • 1 - 4 p.m. • Fee, $50 Afton State Park
Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie July 13 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • Free
August 10 • 1 - 4 p.m. • Fee, $50 Register at 651-231-6968 or Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700 Learn to use a GPS and join this recreational activity that
happens all over the world. We will also learn to use the
Learn beginning kayak safely, proper paddling form, and
Avenza map app for DNR geo pdf maps.
paddle strokes. Equipment provided.
Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Lesson, Ages 14+
Off Grid: Lifestyle Immersion Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
Hovland
July 16 • 7 - 9 p.m. • Fee $35
May 16 - 19 or November 7 - 10 • Fee $395 • Limit 6
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or call 763-559-6700
Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283
Try stand-up paddleboarding, an exciting way to explore the
This weekend is led by Linda Newman. You will be immersed
water. Equipment provided.
in Linda’s off-grid lifestyle and will participate in every
aspect that from her sled dogs to beeswax candle making.
Women’s Interpretive Bike Ride
This is your adventure so Linda will speak with each of you
Afton State Park
about your desires for the weekend and make sure you are
August 10 • 9:30 a.m. start • Free
able to experience what you’d like to of her off-grid lifestyle.
Register at 651-231-6968 or Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us
Lodging in the guest suite and meals will be potluck.
This moderately paced ride on the Luce Line State Trail will
Nordic Walking be about 16-20 miles round trip on a gravel travel. We will
Fort Snelling State Park stop for lunch. Bring your own bike and helmet. Meet at the
May 22 • 6 - 7 p.m. or September 12 • 6 - 7 p.m. • Fee $15 Hwy 110 parking lot for this trail.
Register at www.flatrockadventures.com
Women’s Mindful Paddle and BWCAW
Join BOW instructor Kay Okey to learn the basics of Nordic
walking. The simple addition of poles turns your walk into Camp Out for Beginners
a total body workout, engaging up to 90% of your muscles Hovland
while increasing your heart rate and calorie burn. Join us for September 4 - 8 • Fee $695 • Limit 6, minimum 4
an introduction to the theory and to learn basic techniques. Register at linda@points-unknown.com
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for outdoor Led by Linda Newman and Windcradle’s Mary Ellen Ashcroft, 25
weather. Equipment provided. State Park sticker required. year canoe guide. We stay the first night in the Points Unknown
Guest Suite and then head up the Arrowhead Trail to the least
Off Grid: Creative Writing and Reflection utilized entry point into the BWCAW for three days of paddling
Hovland and two nights of camping. Fee includes first and last night
May 30 - June 2 or October 3 - 6 • Fee $395 • Limit 6 lodging, meals, instruction, canoes, paddles and life jackets.
Register at linda@points-unknown.com
The weekend is led by Linda Newman and Windcradle’s Mary Birds, Books, and Binoculars
Ellen Ashcroft, current creative writing instructor for the Fort Snelling State Park
Grand Marais Art Colony. In addition to reflective writing, September 14 • 9 - 11 a.m. • Free
participants are invited to participate in hikes led by Linda. Register at 612-725-2724 or email krista.jensen@state.mn.us
She will share some of her secret spots along Lake Superior’s Birding is an enjoyable and challenging hobby. Join a park
shores that may include some of the Points Unknown naturalist for a birding hike after learning how to use a field
sled dogs. Lodging is included. There will be collaborative guide and binoculars. Equipment provided. Dress for the
cooking (potluck). weather and meet at the Visitor Center.
10Women’s Mindful Paddle and BWCAW Women’s Knot Tying Class
Camp Out—the Next Step Afton State Park
Hovland October 12 • 9:30 - 11 a.m. • Free
September 18 - 23 • Fee $995 • Limit 6, minimum 4 Register at 651-231-6968 or Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us
Register at linda@points-unknown.com Which knot is used to tie up a tarp and how is it tied?
The weekend for non-beginners is led by Linda Newman Knowing how to tie a few basic knots makes a big difference
and Mary Ellen Ashcroft, 25 year canoe guide. We will stay in situations life throws at us. Learn how to tie some basic
one night in the Points Unknown Guest Suite and then and useful knots as we drink warm cider by the fireplace.
head up the Arrowhead Trail to the least utilized entry You will be able to bring home a “survival” bracelet.
point into the BWCAW for four days of paddling and three
nights of camping. Fee includes first and last night lodging, Off Grid: Sled Dog Fall Training
instruction, meals, canoes, paddles and life jackets. Hovland
October 17 -20 • Fee $495 • Limit 4
Women’s Autumn Color Walk Register at linda@points-unknown.com or 218-370-0283
Afton State Park The weekend is led by BOW dog sledding instructor, Linda
September 28 • 1 - 2:30 p.m. • Free Newman. You will be immersed in Linda’s off-grid lifestyle
Register at 651-231-6968 or Linda.radimecky@state.mn.us with her sled dogs and participate in fall training for the sled
Join the Naturalist on a walk on Brown’s Creek State Trail, dogs which involves wheels instead of a sled. This weekend is
Neal Ave Trailhead, to look for fall colors. all about dogs! Lodging include in the guest suite, meals will
be potluck.
Fall Color River Trip
Interstate State Park Tundra Swan Migration Public Bus Tour
October 7 • 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. • Fee $37 Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge, Winona
Register by September 30 at okeykay@gmail.com or at November 16 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Fee $25 (subject to change)
www.flatrockadventures.com Register by early November at 507-494-6238
Join BOW instructors Kay Okey and Deb Gallop to enjoy a This public bus tour will travel to witness the spectacular
fall day on the river. Includes instruction on entering and Tundra Swam migration. Includes lunch.
exiting a canoe/kayak and proper paddling techniques. Bring
rain gear and full water bottle. The one-way trip begins in
Taylors Falls. Paddle down the St. Croix River to Osceola Please include your name, class title and date
landing and shuttle back to Taylors Falls. Life jackets required when registering for a class through email.
to be worn. Equipment provided.
11Family Weekends and Events
BOW works cooperatively with BOW volunteers, the Minnesota DNR, Eagle Bluff Environmental
Learning Center, and Three Rivers Parks to offer family opportunities.
2019 FAMILY OUTDOORS WEEKENDS FAMILY LEARN TO FISH
Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro Beginner Ice Fishing, 6+
Reconnect with family members in the great outdoors this Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
year! Class options include: rock climbing, archery, family February 24 • 2 - 4 p.m. • Fee $8/person
geocaching, fishing, rifle range, high ropes course, canoeing,
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
and more! Lodging, meals, instruction and equipment are
January 27 • 4 - 6 p.m. • Fee $8/person
provided for one low price. For more information and to
register, visit www.eagle-bluff.org/top/events/ Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
Try your luck at one of Minnesota’s favorite winter pastimes.
Spring Family Weekend Discuss equipment and ice and cold-water safety.
June 15 - 16
Fee $90/person or $335 for a family of four and $85 for Family Fishing, All Ages
each additional person Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, New Prague
June 16 • 2 - 4 p.m. • Fee $6/person
Summer Family Weekend
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
August 3 - 4
August 11 • 1 - 3 p.m. • Fee $6/person
Fee $90/person or $335 for a family of four and $85 for
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
each additional person
Join us for a fishing outing for your whole family! Find
out what types of fish are found in our local lakes, how to
prepare your equipment, what bait to use, and how to handle
the fish once you catch them. All equipment provided. Day
fishing license will be provided for the duration of program.
Family Fishing on the Opener, All Ages
Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
May 11 • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Fee $6/person
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
Learn about types of fish, preparing equipment, bait and
handling the fish once they’re caught. Equipment and fishing
license provided for program only.
Steelheader Fall Pink Salmon Streamside
Fishing Clinic
North Shore
September 2019 • Free, donations welcomed
Register at mnsteelheader@gmail.com
This is an on the water clinic where you will learn about
north shore stream fishing, habitat, angling techniques
with focus on fly angling, and one-on-one time, on the
water, with our guides. Our emphasis will be on the Pink
Salmon migration. This clinic is geared toward beginner and
intermediate anglers. Minors are required to attend with a
parent to participate.
12Becoming an Outdoors Family programs are open to men, women and children who want to
learn outdoor skills as a family unit. Come as a family or attend alone! All types of families
are welcome: dads, moms, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and scout troops. Family events are
a great way to reconnect with each other as well as the great outdoors.
MENTORED FAMILY LEARN TO FAMILY OUTDOOR SKILL CLASSES
HUNT CLASSES Additional class dates and times are available by visiting
www.ThreeRiversParks.org
Learn to Turkey Hunt
Various locations
April - May
Family Classic Beginner Nordic Ski Lesson
Elm Creek Park, Maple Grove
Register February - March with Kevin Hurst at National Wild
January 13 • noon - 1:30 p.m. • Fee $24/person ($36 with
Turkey Federation khurst@nwtf.net
ski rental)
These hunts are open to inexperienced adult and family Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
members. Turkey hunting license, firearm safety certification
Learn proper equipment fitting, diagonal stride, stopping,
and equipment is required. Hosted by National Wild Turkey
turning, and hill techniques.
Federation. This is a two-morning hunt with a mandatory
clinic prior to the hunt.
Family Snowshoe with Hot Cocoa, Ages 4+
French Park Regional Park, Plymouth
Learn to Waterfowl Hunt
February 23 • 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Fee $6/person
Various locations
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
September - November
Register June - August with Ruth at rhoefs@ Explore snow banks, search for animal tracks and warm up
mnducksvolunteer.org or Joel at jbrice@deltawaterfowl.org with hot cocoa afterwards. Equipment provided. Depending
on weather conditions, a winter hike may be substituted
These hunts are open to inexperienced adult and family
followed by a campfire.
members. Waterfowl license, appropriate duck stamps,
firearm safety certification, and your own equipment
required. Hosted by Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl.
Mentored Women and Family Pheasant Hunt
Wings North, Pine City
September 21 • 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Fee $150 • Limit 30
Register at wings1@ecenet.com
Shooting Preserve hunts are a great way for a beginner to
learn how to hunt a field. Mentors and their dogs will guide
your hunt. Learn how to anticipate a flushing bird, safe
shooting and how to hunt in a group. A bird cleaning class
and a pheasant lunch will follow. Firearm safety certificate,
your own guns and ammunition required, or they are
available for rental/purchase as well. A hunting license is
not required for preserve hunts.
Learn to Upland Bird Hunt—Firearm Hunt
Various locations
October - November, 2019
Register July through mid-August with Will Clayton at
Pheasants Forever wclayton@pheasantsforever.org
These hunts are open to inexperienced adult and family
hunters. Hunters need a small game hunting license, firearm
safety certification, and their own equipment. Hosted
by Pheasants Forever. This is a one day hunt available at
various locations.
13Maple Syruping Festival, All Ages Canoe When the Moon is Full, Ages 5+
French Regional Park, Plymouth Carver Park Reserve, Victoria
March 10 • 1 - 4 p.m. or March 23 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 15 • 8:30 - 10-30 p.m. • Fee $8/person
Fee $6/person Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700 August 16 • 8 - 10 p.m. • Fee $8/person
Tap a tree, collect sap, and watch it boil down. Sample the Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
park’s natural sweetness with pancakes! Canoe under the full moon. Listen for wildlife while enjoying
the night sky. Equipment provided.
Geocaching for Eggs, All Ages
Cleary Lake Park, Prior Lake Family Kayaking, Ages 8+
April 20 • 9 - 11 a.m. • Fee $8/person Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700 July 14 • 9 - 11 a.m. • Fee $20/person
Learn geocaching basics and use your new skills hunting Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
for eggs. Make some family memories as you learn the basics of
kayaking together. This lesson for beginners is designed
Family Archery, Ages 7+ around having fun, being safe, learning proper technique and
Carver Park Reserve, Victoria touring local lakes. All equipment is provided.
April 27 • 10 a.m. - noon • Fee $10/person
Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, New Prague Geocaching for S’mores Under the Full Moon,
April 28 • 1 - 3 p.m. • Fee $10/person All Ages
Cleary Lake Regional Park in Partnership with Scott County, French Regional Park, Plymouth
Prior Lake September 13 • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Fee $8/person
May 4 • 10 a.m. - noon • Fee $10/person Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton Yummy, gooey s’mores! Learn geocaching basics and search
October 5 • 1 - 3 p.m. • Fee $10/person for delicious treasure.
Register at www.ThreeRiversParks.org or 763-559-6700
Learn the basics of shooting safely and accurately with Please include your name, class title and date
skilled instructors. Shoot at stationary targets and compete when registering for a class through email.
in fun shooting games. Equipment provided.General Registration Page 1 of 1
BOW Registration 2019
Please ONLY use this form if you were directed to this page for class registration.
Send form with a check payable to: MN DNR - BOW Class Sessions
DNR, FISH AND WILDLIFE Please check boxes below for
c/o CASSANDRA HAWKENSON the classes you are registering
500 LAFAYETTE RD for. If the class is not listed
ST PAUL MN 55155-4020 please recheck the class
description for registration
NAME
information.
STREET ADDRESS Sturgeon Fishing,
August 9‑11, Fee $225
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
DAYTIME PHONE # EVENING PHONE # Archery Series,
January 26, Fee $20
MN DNR# ____________________________ (YOUR MN DNR NUMBER, ALSO CALLED A CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER, CAN BE FOUND ON ALL DNR LICENSES OR LOOKED UP BY GOING TO LICENSES.DNR.STATE.MN.US/, CLICK ON
“BUY A LICENSE” THEN CLICK ON “GET STARTED.”) ___________________________
Provide your email address if you want to be notified about upcoming BOW events.
EMAIL _______________________________
_______________________________
Names of all those attending and their age if under 18.
NAME AGE NAME AGE
___________________________
Risk and Responsibility _______________________________
The applicant by signing below recognizes that the program involves some risk and takes responsibility for all action or
injury that may result by participating. Participants understand that photographs may be taken during the sessions and
may be used for future support of the program. _______________________________
Signature________________________________________________________ Date___________________________
Total Fees $_________________
Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian and have parent or legal guardian complete
the following: A confirmation letter will
As the parent or legal guardian of the person ages 14–17, I certify that ________________________________________ be sent a few weeks prior
has my permission to attend and participate in all activities for this event and I give permission to the conditions to these classes with class
listed in the “Release” statement. details.
Signature of Parent or Guardian ____________________________________ Date___________________________
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Refunds given only for requests received 30 days before class start date.
Date registration received ____________________________________ Check Number___________________ Amount ___________________
Refund requested by (circle): Linda/BOW or Participant
Class is filled, check returned Refund issued for cancellation by participant
Refund issued for cancellation by BOW ________________________________________
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman and
Becoming an Outdoors Family Programs!
NATIONAL SPONSORS BOW STEERING COMMITTEE
• Browning Nicola Blake-Bradley Marcia Michalik
• Ducks Unlimited Sheri Brengman Rachelle Studer
• Leupold Jan Cartwright Julie Thompson
• Lodge Manufacturing Heidi Davies Kathy VonBank
• NRA Women on Target Desiree Holmberg
• Pheasant Forever
• Pope and Young Club
• UWSP Foundation
MINNESOTA SUPPORTERS
• A-1 Archery
• Audubon Center of the Northwoods
• Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association
• Chilakoot Bowhunters
• Eagle Bluff ELC
• Koep Bait
• North Country Bowhunter, Safari Club
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• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
• Three Rivers Parks District
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