"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" Program in Nebraska

As much as I love the outdoors, camping and hiking wasn't something my family did much when I was growing up. I never learned how to pitch a tent, load a fishing reel, or shoot trap.  Especially for women who have never learned these kinds of skills, spending a lot of time outdoors can seem intimidating.  Now, there is a nation-wide "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" program that teaches women a wide range of outdoor skills.

The program is run in almost every state in the U.S., and here in Nebraska it is run by the Nebraska Game and Parks.  The program lasts three days, and this year it will be held October 5-7 at the Nebraska State 4-H camp in Halsey, NE.  The classes cover a wide range of topics: identifying Nebraska animals species and ecology, beginning archery and bowhunting, fishing basics, introduction to shotguns, rifles, and deer hunting, game calls, canoeing and kayaking, hiking and camping, dog training, geocaching and GPS use, campfire cooking, climbing and repelling, photography, and emergency survival skills. The class is open to any women 18 years or older and costs $225 ($200 if you plan on providing your own off-site lodging), and scholarships are available.

Their brochure for the 2012 year can be found at:
http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/Education/Programs/bow/pdf/BOW-HALSEY2012-events.pdf

And the website for the program and downloadable forms can be found at:
http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/Education/programs/bow/information.asp