This fall I was able to participate in Ohio's Become An Outdoors Woman (BOW). I've been wanting to do this for the last two years, but either didn't have the money or time or both. This annual event is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and as the name says, provides women an opportunity to sample and experience a variety of outdoor activities. There are four sessions held over a weekend and the give you a wide selection. This was my first time attending and was able to get all the sessions I wanted. Plus I qualified for a first-time attendee scholarship. I took handgun basics, canning, backpacking and shotgun. Everything is hands on; each session is 4 hours so they cover the A to Z of every topic. Participating in the firearms classes prepares individuals for the hunting license exam.
We stayed in fully serviced cabins, galley style. It was weird sleeping in a large room with a bunch of grown women. The last time I bunked with that many people was about 4 years ago went I went with my son on his sixth grade camping trip. Most of the women looked to be on the plus side of 35 and a good number were over 45. I met several women who regularly attend this event every year.
Out of over 100 plus participants, only 2 including yours truly were black. If there were any Asians or Hispanics, I couldn't tell. I expected as much, but only 2? I may force my daughter to go with me in '13.
Next year I plan to take kayaking, fishing, rifling and maybe another handgun. I'm putting this event on my calendar every year!
We stayed in fully serviced cabins, galley style. It was weird sleeping in a large room with a bunch of grown women. The last time I bunked with that many people was about 4 years ago went I went with my son on his sixth grade camping trip. Most of the women looked to be on the plus side of 35 and a good number were over 45. I met several women who regularly attend this event every year.
Out of over 100 plus participants, only 2 including yours truly were black. If there were any Asians or Hispanics, I couldn't tell. I expected as much, but only 2? I may force my daughter to go with me in '13.
Next year I plan to take kayaking, fishing, rifling and maybe another handgun. I'm putting this event on my calendar every year!
