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The Women in the Outdoors program is dedicated to providing interactive educational outdoor opportunities for
women ages 14 and older. Local chapters/organizations throughout the nation conduct outdoor learning events
featuring hands-on activities.
The National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) goal is to teach the importance of responsible wildlife
management, increase participation in outdoor-related opportunities and to preserve the hunting tradition.
The Women in the Outdoors TM Program will meet its goal by introducing more women to outdoor activities,
training women as outdoor educators and providing a network for men and women with similar outdoor interests.
The Women in the Outdoors program is a great way for women to learn outdoor skills from expert instructors, meet
new people and spend time with friends and family. The program features daylong events held throughout the United
States and Canada, where women receive expert instruction and a chance to try a variety of outdoor activities.
Program Facts
• Over 34,000 members across North America
• Goal is to host more than 300 events in the U.S. and Canada
• Women in the Outdoors magazine includes informative articles on a variety of outdoor topics,
sent to members four times a year
Benefits
Founded in 1998, today the program offers hundreds of events across the country to help women:
• Build skills to help increase outdoor enjoyment
• Learn the importance of wildlife management and the role hunters play in conservation
• Meet other women with similar interests
• Involve their families in conservation
Program Highlights
Recent research has shown that participation in the Women in the Outdoors program is a surefire way to
involve more women in activities such as:
• Archery • Fly-fishing • Rifle marksmanship
• ATV safety • Gardening for wildlife • Stream ecology
• Backpacking • Hiking • Target shooting
• Birdwatching • Hunting • Wild game and camp cooking
• Boating • Kayaking and much more!
• Camping • Plant identification
• Canoeing • Reading map and compass
Local chapter programs
These programs are currently offered by the local chapter, during their Women in the Outdoors event :
Archery 1-2-3
You will learn how to shoot compound and/or traditional bows at targets 10-15 yards away.
You will be able to select archery and fitting equipment that meets your needs.
Fishing
It’s all in the wrist! You will learn how to cast a rod while you acquire information on fishing
equipment, local fishing opportunities and fishing rules and regulations.
Handgun
At the end of this class, you will be able to safely shoot a variety of handguns and clean and
prepare a handgun for storage. The instructor will provide a broad spectrum of information
about the operations and fundamentals of shooting handguns.
Shotgun
Learn to shoot a shotgun! You will be introduced to the basics of shot gunning which includes
learning the types and gauges; ammunition, chokes and loads used; parts of a shotgun, safe
handling and safety equipment.
Shotgun/Skeet
This fun and challenging shotgun sport is popular throughout the world. Learn about equipment
selection including guns, clothing and ammunition. Learn how to break birds at many different
challenging stations.
For much information about the next “Women in the Outdoors” program, click here for details.
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