This one-day workshop will be held on February 18, 2012 (snow day Feb. 19) at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH. Choose from Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing/Tracking, Shoe and Shoot, Winter Survival and Snowmobiling. The Workshop Brochure will be available for download on December 5, 2012 and the registration form will be posted January 6, 2012.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
A. ICE FISHING FUN: Experience the excitement of ice-fishing, one of N.H.'s most popular winter activities. Come prepared to spend the day on the ice - drilling holes and dropping lines - as you learn about techniques, equipment, safety, and fish handling. There will be a variety of ice fishing shelters for you to try out and warm up in. You will enjoy our famous fish fry and hot chocolate, too! B. BASIC SNOWSHOEING AND WINTER TRACKING: This beginner course will introduce you to different types of snowshoes, how to choose the right snowshoes for your needs, how to put them on and how to maneuver in the woods. You will also learn what items to bring on a winter hike. Then, strap on your snowshoes and get ready to explore! You will be searching for signs of wildlife and learning the art of wildlife tracking. Snowshoes will be provided, unless you bring your own. C. WINTER SURVIVAL: Shake away your fears of being outdoors in the winter! You will learn how to dress properly, stay warm, navigate and use basic survival techniques. The afternoon will be spent outside building survival shelters, rescue fires, and navigating through the woods. In addition, learn basic winter first aid techniques. D. SHOE AND SHOOT: Are you ready to try the exciting sport of snowshoe biathlon? This course combines snowshoeing and target shooting. You will begin your day with a quick review of snowshoeing techniques and then head over to the center’s shooting range. Safety and techniques for rifle shooting will be taught for the beginner. No firearm experience is necessary. A non-competitive course will be set up for teams to snowshoe their way to targets. A .22 caliber firearm will be provided. Prerequisite: basic snowshoeing experience is required and participants must provide their own snowshoes.
E. SNOWMOBILING SKILLS AND SAFETY: Snowmobiling is one of the fastest growing winter sports. This course will show you how to be safe, stay warm, and have fun! You will learn basic snowmobile handling during a long ride. Participants will receive an OHRV Safety Certificate. This class is for beginners only; no repeat attendees please. If there is no snow, this course may be cancelled and participants will be given the opportunity to join another class. A snowmobile will be provided. We recommend you bring your own DOT-approved, properly fitting snowmobile helmet, if you have one; please check the appropriate box on the registration form if you need one.
NOTE TO MEDIA: A selection of photos from previous winter Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops may be downloaded from http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Outdoor_Recreation/bow.htm.
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New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 :: 603.271.3212
www.wildlife.state.nh.us
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New Hampshire Wildlife Federation
54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301 :: 603.224.5953
www.nhwf.org |
Slide shows have been posted of the 2008 Snowmobiling workshop, photos by Tim Acerno; Snowshoeing workshop, photos by Pam Riel; Shoe and Shoot workshop, photos by Tom Flynn, Ice Fishing workshop, photos by Sandy Falicon and Registration and Wrap up.
Women
who want to learn outdoor skills like ice-fishing or snowshoeing can
sign up for a day long workshop offered jointly by the New Hampshire
Fish and Game Department and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation. The
Winter Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (B.O.W.) workshop is scheduled for
Saturday, February 19, 2011 (snow date February 20), at Fish and Game's
Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H. Registration opens
January 10th and runs through February 13, 2010. Sign up early, because
this popular workshop fills up fast.
Participants focus on learning one skill during the workshop. Choices include ice-fishing; winter outdoor survival skills; basic snowshoeing and tracking; snowmobiling; and 'Shoe and Shoot, which combines snowshoeing and target shooting.
The
workshop costs $55 (includes box lunch). Participants must be at least
18 years old. A registration form and course descriptions will be
available at http://www.nhbow.com after registration opens in January or call (603) 271-3212 to request an application by mail.
Upon being registered, you will be sent a written confirmation that you
have been accepted to the program, along with an information packet
(directions to Owl Brook and a list of what to bring). Space is limited -
please do not assume you have been accepted to the program because you
have submitted a registration form - you will receive a written
confirmation. If the program is full, your name will be put on a waiting
list until February 4, 2011. If no space becomes available, your
registration fee will be returned to you at that time.
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If you cancel by February 4, 2011, you will receive a full refund.
Registrants who do not attend and who do not cancel by February 4, 2011, will be assessed the full program fee. You may send a substitute in your place - please notify us by February 11th.
Please arrive between 8:00-8:15 am to check in. Classes begin promptly at 8:30 am.
You will start your day inside, but classes will be held outdoors for most of the day, so plan accordingly. Participants MUST bring warm, waterproof clothing and footwear suitable for winter conditions.
Long and short-sleeve t-shirts, embroidered fleece vests, embroidered
fleece pullovers and caps will be available for purchase. Cash, checks
and credit cards accepted.
Owl Brook Hunter Education Center is located on Perch Pond Road (off
Rte. 175) in Holderness, NH. Detailed directions will be included in
your registration packet or you can download them from Fish and Game's
website: www.WildNH.com.
In the event of a major storm, and we determine that it is too
hazardous to travel, you can get information regarding postponement by
calling (603) 271-3212. Postponement will be decided by 4:30 pm on Friday, February 18. If the program is postponed on February 19, the planned snow date is February 20, 2011.
"Women have loads of fun
and want to have outdoor skills so they can spend enjoyable time
outdoors with their families -- or on their own - during New Hampshire's
long winters," said Laura Ryder, program leader for hunter and aquatic
education at Fish and Game.
The N.H. Wildlife Federation is a
nonprofit group that advocates for the promotion and protection of
hunting, fishing and trapping, as well as the conservation of fish and
wildlife habitat. Visit http://www.nhwf.org.
The
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's
fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats. Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us.
NOTE TO MEDIA: A selection of photos from previous winter Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops may be downloaded from http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Outdoor_Recreation/bow.htm. |
