Family-Outdoors

The Department of Natural Resources is offering a Winter Discovery Day on Saturday, Jan 28 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon. Part of the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, the program is designed for women to try a variety of outdoor skills in a fun, safe and non-competitive environment. The $50 fee includes lunch and participants' choice of two classes. Sessions, taught by experienced volunteer instructors, include: Ice Fishing Beginning Snowshoeing Basic Map and Compass Skills Day Hiking Duck Hunting Self Defense Basic Pistol Shooting Outdoor Cooking Spring Turkey Hunting "We decided to offer this one-day program for those who want to try some new outdoor recreation activities but can't get away for the full Winter Discovery Weekend," said BOW program coordinator Sue Tabor. "Women who are interested in getting outdoors and having some fun are invited to join us. All classes are geared toward beginners ? no skill...

Image via Wikipedia The Department of Natural Resources will offer a "Winter Discovery Weekend" - designed to give women an opportunity to try a variety of outdoor skills in a fun, safe and non-competitive environment - Jan 27-29 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon. The event is part of the DNR's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, and classes are geared toward beginners, with no skill level required. Participants choose three classes from among several topics offered, including ice fishing , self-defense basics, wilderness first aid, snowshoeing, hiking, turkey and duck hunting and basic pistol shooting. Guests should plan to arrive Friday evening between 4 and 9 p.m. On Saturday, guests participate in morning and afternoon classes (three hours each) with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided as part of the paid package. All sessions are taught by experienced volunteer instructors who enjoy the outdoors and have a true desire to sh...