The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program will host two Beyond BOW events Oct. 12 in Eaton County.
The BOW program gives women, 18 and older, an opportunity to improve their outdoors skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. In addition to being fun to participate in, Beyond BOW classes offer important outdoor skills, safety instruction and tips on appropriate outdoor clothing attire.
Two related field to table Beyond BOW events will be held in Bellevue.
Introduction to Archery – Saturday, Oct. 12; 9am – Noon
Cost: $25.
Limited to 15 participants.
Description: Whether it be hunting or competition that sparked your archery interest - our Introduction to Archery class is the place to start. We’ll be covering safety, equipment and shooting fundamentals. Participants will have an opportunity to learn and practice those skills on the range.
Required Items: Comfortable clothes, snacks/beverages if desired, and a learning mindset.
For a full field-to-table experience, be sure to also check out our Wild Game Butchering Class.
Wild Game Butchering – Saturday, Oct. 12; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $10.
Limited to 16 participants.
Description: Join us for our Wild Game Butchering Class to learn the wild game processing steps. We will review skinning and quartering by presentation, and then get hands-on experience. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in deboning, butchering, prepping for grinding and packaging venison.
Required Items: Bring yourself and be sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little soiled.
Registration materials for the Beyond BOW sessions will be available at Michigan.gov/BOW closer to these events. Those signed-up for BOW email notifications will receive an email when event details and registration materials are available on the DNR website.
To keep up with the latest on BOW, sign-up for email notifications at Michigan.gov/BOW. You can also follow BOW on Facebook or Instagram.
For questions, contact the DNR’s BOW coordinator at DNRBOW@Michigan.gov.
Contact: Michelle Douglas 906-235-2076 or John Pepin, 906-226-1352