Women In The Outdoors
Prior to the implementation of Women in the Outdoors, NWTF supported female-focused outdoor skills training programs through various organizations. Seeing the demand for such activities for women, the NWTF expanded its outreach efforts to include a formal Women in the Outdoors program in 1998.
In the past decade, the number of women owning firearms and participating in target shooting and hunting has soared. According to Southwick Associates, women now make up more than a quarter of all anglers and represent the fastest growing segment within the hunting and shooting communities.
Women who seek outdoor adventures or
more quality time with family and friends will find that
connection through hundreds of Women in the Outdoors events
hosted by NWTF chapters around the United States. Events are
affordable and offer outdoor activities such as archery,
shooting and various introduction to hunting classes. Women
in the Outdoor members receive a one year subscription to Turkey
Country magazine. The Women in the Outdoors Program provides an
opportunity for all women thirteen years old and up to participate in outdoor activities like shooting, fishing, hunting and much more. This program provides an opportunity for women to participate in outdoor activities that they haven’t done in years or never had the opportunity.
Our Chapter has one Women in the Outdoors
Event each year.
Events Include:
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1-Archery:
Introduction to the parts of the bow and
arrow. Demonstration of shooting form
and safety. Actual shooting practice.
Chapter
has bows and arrows. Bring your
bow if
you would
prefer.
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2-Axe/Tomahawk throwing:
Participants
will learn about the fun of throwing
tomahawks. Will learn about range
safety, the safe handling and care of
these tools, and the technique required
to get that satisfying “thud” when you
stick a tomahawk in the target. We will
also learn a
little
history.
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3-Belly Dancing:
Whether
for fun or exercise, belly dancing is
gaining in popularity. Come to this
class to have some fun and dance your
way to happiness and health. Good for
the body and soul.
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4-Craft:
Do you enjoy getting crafty? Want your
skin to feel soft and smooth? This is
the class for you. Soaps, bath bombs,
body butter, lotion, and more. This
class is 100% hands
on
and you get to take home what you made.
May require a $10 dollar fee.
TBD.
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5-Field Dressing: Learn
how to field dress a deer. This is a
1-time class that’s in the morning only.
Class will be cancelled unless we have
minimum
of 5 ladies.
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6-Hair Braiding for beginners:
Learn how to Dutch, French and Fishtail
braids in one class.
7-Horseback riding:
This
will be offered in the morning and in
the afternoon.
8-Muzzleloading: Black Powder:
Get to know what it feels like to hold
and shoot a gun that was the weapon of
choice over a hundred years ago. This
class will cover the history of these
guns, proper hunting techniques along
with how to load, shoot and required
maintenance for these types of guns.
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9-Rifle/Shotgun: Safety, Operations.
Clay pigeon and Site picture shooting.
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10-Outdoor Dutch oven cooking:
Learn to make a meal in a Dutch oven
using charcoal as heating source.
Will
only have 1 class, limit to 10 people.
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11-Outdoor Survival skills (shelter,
Fire, Food & Water):
After
30 years as a Scout leader, our
instructor will demonstrate for you some
sure ways to make decisions in the
wooly, wild wilderness.
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12-Tracking: : Basic
knowledge and information about how to
track and trap predator and nuisance
animals. Will also discuss and describe
different traps and what each trap is
used for and why.
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13-Pistols:
Safety,
Operations. We will do target
shooting. You may bring your own
handgun if you have CCW permit and
notify the coordinator in advance.
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14-YOGA:
You
need flexibility and strength?
This is your class. You don’t need
to be super flexible to be good at Yoga.
All it takes is a willingness to try.
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15-Canoeing
This is a 2- session class if
you pick it. If this class is chosen
you will participate in 3 classes
instead of 4.
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Online registration ends 5-15-2024
Coordinator:
Liz Brammer
Phone Number: 740-307-6364
Camping for RV, Tents are allowed. This is not a
class.
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