CONCORD, N.H. - Women interested in learning how to bowhunt can now sign up for an introductory workshop presented by New Hampshire's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program. The session will take place August 23, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H.

At this "Beyond BOW" workshop, "Introduction to Bowhunting," participants will practice scouting as they look for animal sign, judge various distances using 3-D animal targets, and follow mock blood trails through a game recovery simulation. Learn how to find locations to hunt and how to properly place a shot to efficiently take an animal. N.H. bow hunting regulations will also be covered. Please note that archery skills will not be taught in this course.

The workshop fee of $55 includes instruction, program materials and use of demonstration equipment. Morning refreshments and a box lunch will be provided. This is a rain or shine event; dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

To register, visit http://www.nhbow.com and download the Introduction to Bow Hunting registration form. Sign up as soon as you can if you are interested, as BOW courses fill quickly. Participants must be age 18 or older.

You can also request a registration form at aquatic-ed@wildlife.nh.gov or 603-271-3212.
Registration forms will be accepted by REGULAR MAIL ONLY. No walk-ins or faxes.

New Hampshire's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (http://www.wildnh.com) and the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation (http://www.nhwf.org).