03-17-2011, 11:10 AM
BREVARD, N.C. - The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, conducted by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, will offer a special fly-fishing weekend camping trip for women on April 1-3 in the mountains.
Activities will be held at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Davidson River Campground, south of Asheville near Brevard. The registration fee is $125, with partial scholarship options available. For more information, contact BB Gillen at (919) 218-3638 or bb.gillen@ncwildlife.org.
"It doesn't matter what skill level or previous experience you have," said BB Gillen, outdoor skills coordinator. "You'll gain new skills or improve your techniques while you learn about an angler's important role in cold water conservation."
The workshop will be held rain or shine. Fly-fishing equipment will be provided, but participants can bring their own. April can be cool and damp, so appropriate dress is advised. Also recommended: sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, a folding chair, hat and water bottle, along with outdoor clothes, shoes, socks, toiletries, flashlight, linens and, if camping, a tent. Optional lodging opportunities are conveniently located nearby.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is an international program in which women 18 years old and up can learn outdoor skills through hands-on experiences. In North Carolina, BOW workshops are held across the state and offer a variety of outdoor skills, including fishing, hunter safety, target shooting, archery, canoeing, motorboat safety, outdoor cooking, tracking and map-and-compass.
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.
Media Contact<br />
BB Gillen,<br />
Outdoors Skills Coordinator<br />
(919) 218-3638<br />
bb.gillen@ncwildlife.org
Activities will be held at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and Davidson River Campground, south of Asheville near Brevard. The registration fee is $125, with partial scholarship options available. For more information, contact BB Gillen at (919) 218-3638 or bb.gillen@ncwildlife.org.
"It doesn't matter what skill level or previous experience you have," said BB Gillen, outdoor skills coordinator. "You'll gain new skills or improve your techniques while you learn about an angler's important role in cold water conservation."
The workshop will be held rain or shine. Fly-fishing equipment will be provided, but participants can bring their own. April can be cool and damp, so appropriate dress is advised. Also recommended: sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, a folding chair, hat and water bottle, along with outdoor clothes, shoes, socks, toiletries, flashlight, linens and, if camping, a tent. Optional lodging opportunities are conveniently located nearby.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman is an international program in which women 18 years old and up can learn outdoor skills through hands-on experiences. In North Carolina, BOW workshops are held across the state and offer a variety of outdoor skills, including fishing, hunter safety, target shooting, archery, canoeing, motorboat safety, outdoor cooking, tracking and map-and-compass.
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go to www.ncwildlife.org/enews.
Media Contact<br />
BB Gillen,<br />
Outdoors Skills Coordinator<br />
(919) 218-3638<br />
bb.gillen@ncwildlife.org