OutdoorMN News - DNR fall workshop provides fishing and shooting lessons for Minnesota women

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A fall workshop will let women expand their outdoor experience as they go fly fishing, practice archery and turkey calling, tour a cave, canoe, bicycle and more in Lanesboro.

“We focus on a variety of activities at these workshops so participants can gain a broad appreciation of the outdoors,” said Linda Bylander, outreach program coordinator with the Department of Natural Resources. “The idea behind this wide view is to give participants plenty of ways to get outdoors after they leave our classes.”

Registration is open for the workshop that will be Friday, Sept. 16, to Sunday, Sept. 18, at Eagle Bluff Learning Center, as part of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program of the DNR. Also included will be a presentation from the DNR’s Carrol Henderson on loons and lead.

For both new and repeat participants of a similar workshop in the winter, the program was supportive and fun.

“I love being around women who have the same interests,” wrote one past participant. “I think it’s very important to have women mentors to help pave the path. Many activities outdoors are male-dominated and it can be intimidating to learn new interests. I love that BOW has women who are in the field and talk and share their experience and knowledge.”

The registration fee of $190 includes lodging, meals and snacks. To register, or for more information, visit the Becoming an Outdoors Woman page.

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