Joe Manchin III, Governor
Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : August 28, 2007

Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov
Contact: : Billie Shearer, Wildlife Resources Section (304) 558-2771wildlife@wvdnr.gov

WV Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program plans Fall Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but have never had the opportunity to try? Or, have you wanted to take up an outdoor sport but were afraid to purchase all the equipment and then find out later that you hated it? The West Virginia Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (WV BOW) Program is definitely for you! Women who are at least 18 years old can learn a new outdoor skill in a safe, non-threatening atmosphere. The WV Division of Natural Resources announces that the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop at Watoga State Park will be September 14-16, 2007

In the fall’s WV BOW schedule, approximately 30 classes are being offered and they include biking, shooting, fishing, camping, fly tying and outdoor cooking to list only a few. Registration is now open with a fee of $150, which covers lodging, some meals, and class materials during the workshop.

For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact BOW at 304-558-2771 ext. 206 or billieshearer@wvdnr.gov. The registration form can be downloaded at http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/bow.shtm. Come see and be part of what more than 1,000 women have enjoyed since 1997.

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