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August 2026
BOW Fall Workshop
October 2-4, 2026, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Lanesboro, MN. Online registration is open!
Save the date for our Fall BOW Workshop. Class offerings include some of the favorites such as fly fishing, rifle and shotgun range and canoeing. Classes for fall include deer processing series, geology of sinkholes and fossils, animal tracking, orienteering, bird watching, fall colors, trailering and backing. Workshops are a great way for women to learn new skills and meet new people who are also interested in the outdoors. Scholarships are available, contact Linda.Radimecky@state.mn.us
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Beyond BOW
Beyond BOW classes are for women who want to learn a specific skill in a small class setting or who already have the skill fundamentals and now want to practice the skill during a weekend trip or hunt.
Firearm Hunts
Grouse Hunt
October 23-25, 2026. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Wildlife Management Areas, we are hosting a Grouse Hunt at Norris Camp, located in the Red Lake WMA. The housing is rustic but historic, offering a unique experience. Mentors will lead small groups of women out on the many trails in the WMA. Participants must have their Firearm Safety certificate and attend the mandatory shooting session October 11, 2026. To register, please contact Linda.Radimecky@state.mn.us
Deer Hunt
December 4-6, 2026, Osprey Wilds ELC, fee $150. Fee includes two-day women’s mentored hunt, firearms and ammunition, platform stands, lodging and meals. To register for the hunt or request more information, email linda.radimecky@state.mn.us. Space is limited.
This is a great opportunity for women to learn how to deer hunt with a firearm. Prior to the hunt we will host a class to learn deer hunting basics, regulations, safety and to practice range shooting. This class will likely be scheduled for November 15. Women will need to be firearm safety certified (FAS) and purchase a hunting license to participate in this hunt. You can take FAS on-line any time prior to the December hunt.
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Pheasant Hunt
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1pm at Wings North in Pine City, MN
Join us for an afternoon of pheasant hunting! No experience required, new pheasant hunters welcome🙌.
$175/person includes the hunt, guide/dog, and dinner after the hunt. Guns/ammo are your responsibility; non-toxic shot only (NO lead)
$50 non-refundable deposit ($125 due no later than Tuesday, Sept 8th) required to hold your spot.
Payment must be made to me in full 48 hours prior to event start time.
We can clean our birds together!
***Only 14 spots available***
Contact Jennifer at jenniep85@gmail.com for deposit information.
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Dakota County Parks Classes
September 19th from 9am-1pm. Introduction to Mountain Biking for Women
Activities | Dakota County Parks
Three Rivers Park District Classes
Wednesday, August 12 – 6:30-8:30pm – Sunset Canoe for Women – Bryant Lake Regional Park, Eden Prairie
Enjoy the sunset while canoeing on a beautiful lake with instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School. Prior canoeing experience is recommended; we will provide minimal instruction. $12/person. Equipment provided. Registration required.
Tuesdays, September 8-November 17 – 6-7:30pm – Trails Club for Women – Various locations throughout Three Rivers Park District
Stay active and explore the Park District with an Outdoor Recreation School instructor and others who enjoy hiking. We’ll check out a different trail each week, learn a little about navigating trails, Leave No Trace hiking and get to know each other while we hike. Expect variable trail conditions. Locations subject to change; an updated schedule will be provided for registered participants. $95/person. Registration required.
Points-Unknown Classes
Women's Off-Grid Lifestyle Immersion Experiences, multiple dates: August 10-13, September 21-24, or October 12-15, fee $398 which includes three nights lodging. For more information and how to register visit https://www.points-unknown.com/women/.
Bring your friends and/or come and meet new friends. You will be immersed in our off-grid wilderness lifestyle with sled dogs. Lodging is provided in our guest suite and tiny cabins. Each month and season brings a different experience. Depending on season, experiences may include sled dogs care, beeswax candle tour, plant medicine identification and use, hiking to some of the most beautiful places in the world, and dark sky sanctuary gazing just out the back door. Additional options my include mindful paddling into the BWCA and Fall Sled Dog training on wheels.
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Free Family Webinars
These webinars are part of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series that aims to give participants quick, relevant information on upcoming seasons and events, and skills to help enjoy the outdoors.
Webinars are live on Wednesday starting at noon. For more details or to view past webinars and to register for upcoming webinars visit Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series.
- 08/12/2026 60 years of duck harvests
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