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12-17-2003, 02:00 PM
CONTACT:
Laura Ryder: (603) 271-3212
Mark Beauchesne: (603) 271-3212
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211
December 17, 2003
BECOME A WINTER "OUTDOORS-WOMAN"
CONCORD, N.H. -- Calling all women who are wild at heart! Can you
picture yourself cruising down a trail on a snowmobile, or trekking out onto
a frozen lake to pull up a few pickerel? Whether you've always wanted
to try snowshoeing or you want to know more about winter survival
skills, you'll get your chance at the daylong Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
(BOW) winter workshop coming up Saturday, February 21, at the New Hampshire
Fish and Game Department headquarters in Concord (weather date February
22). The session fills up early, so get your registration form at
http://www.nhbow.com, or call (603) 271-3212. The fee for the workshop
is $50, which includes all course materials and a hot lunch. BOW is
co-sponsored by N.H. Fish and Game and the New Hampshire Wildlife
Federation.
This year's workshop is the fifth annual winter session of the popular
outdoor skills seminar. Last year, 51 women attended Winter BOW, taking
advantage of the chance to brush up on the knowledge and skills needed
to pursue exciting outdoor activities during New Hampshire's cold
months.
"Lots of women would love to get out and try some of these winter
activities, but they've never had the chance to learn the skills they need
to ice fish or snowshoe," said Laura Ryder, coordinator of Fish and
Game's Aquatic Resources Education Program. "The workshop is a fun chance
for everyone to get out and try something new, and some of these women
are going to discover outdoor interests they really love!"
The winter BOW workshop is a single day, running from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. All classes begin at Fish and Game headquarters on Hazen Drive in
Concord. Participants can opt for hands-on instruction in ice fishing;
basic snowshoeing and tracking; snowmobile fun and safety; winter
survival; or creating backyard wildlife habitat. Participants must be 18 or
older. Register early, because enrollment is limited to the first 50
people who sign up, and specific classes are offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. Participants will be advised of a complete list of gear
to bring to be prepared for the weather.
In addition to its Winter BOW workshop, Fish and Game and the Wildlife
Federation hold a summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend at Squam
Lake.
The New Hampshire Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit group dedicated to
ensuring wise use and proper protection for the natural resources of
New Hampshire and the United States. Find out more at
http://www.nhwf.org.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the
state's fish, wildlife and marine resources. Part of its mission is to
provide opportunities for the public to use and appreciate these resources.
Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
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Copyright 2003 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Comments or
questions concerning this list should be directed to
lpoinier@wildlife.state.nh.us.
Laura Ryder: (603) 271-3212
Mark Beauchesne: (603) 271-3212
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211
December 17, 2003
BECOME A WINTER "OUTDOORS-WOMAN"
CONCORD, N.H. -- Calling all women who are wild at heart! Can you
picture yourself cruising down a trail on a snowmobile, or trekking out onto
a frozen lake to pull up a few pickerel? Whether you've always wanted
to try snowshoeing or you want to know more about winter survival
skills, you'll get your chance at the daylong Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
(BOW) winter workshop coming up Saturday, February 21, at the New Hampshire
Fish and Game Department headquarters in Concord (weather date February
22). The session fills up early, so get your registration form at
http://www.nhbow.com, or call (603) 271-3212. The fee for the workshop
is $50, which includes all course materials and a hot lunch. BOW is
co-sponsored by N.H. Fish and Game and the New Hampshire Wildlife
Federation.
This year's workshop is the fifth annual winter session of the popular
outdoor skills seminar. Last year, 51 women attended Winter BOW, taking
advantage of the chance to brush up on the knowledge and skills needed
to pursue exciting outdoor activities during New Hampshire's cold
months.
"Lots of women would love to get out and try some of these winter
activities, but they've never had the chance to learn the skills they need
to ice fish or snowshoe," said Laura Ryder, coordinator of Fish and
Game's Aquatic Resources Education Program. "The workshop is a fun chance
for everyone to get out and try something new, and some of these women
are going to discover outdoor interests they really love!"
The winter BOW workshop is a single day, running from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. All classes begin at Fish and Game headquarters on Hazen Drive in
Concord. Participants can opt for hands-on instruction in ice fishing;
basic snowshoeing and tracking; snowmobile fun and safety; winter
survival; or creating backyard wildlife habitat. Participants must be 18 or
older. Register early, because enrollment is limited to the first 50
people who sign up, and specific classes are offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. Participants will be advised of a complete list of gear
to bring to be prepared for the weather.
In addition to its Winter BOW workshop, Fish and Game and the Wildlife
Federation hold a summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend at Squam
Lake.
The New Hampshire Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit group dedicated to
ensuring wise use and proper protection for the natural resources of
New Hampshire and the United States. Find out more at
http://www.nhwf.org.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the
state's fish, wildlife and marine resources. Part of its mission is to
provide opportunities for the public to use and appreciate these resources.
Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
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Copyright 2003 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Comments or
questions concerning this list should be directed to
lpoinier@wildlife.state.nh.us.