Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a national nonprofit educational outreach program that offers outdoors skills workshops in 38 states and 6 Canadian provinces. We at the Colorado Wildlife Federation offer the program in Colorado, customized for Colorado’s unique outdoor recreational opportunities.

The nationally-recognized BOW program has proven to be a successful way to help women gain confidence and skills in the outdoors and introduce them to the pleasures and benefits of activities such as hunting, angling, trap and skeet, archery, and much more!

Our BOW post-event evaluations over the past 5 years reveal time and again that women who had never hunted, fished, or even camped before attending BOW now feel comfortable doing so and actively participate in both consumptive and non-consumptive outdoor activities. Register for our upcoming BOW events below! No experience is necessary, and we would love to have you!

January 25, 2026 – Indoor Archery REGISTER HERE

February 7 & 8, 2026 – Wilderness First Aid Certification REGISTER HERE
This course will end before the Super Bowl starts!

February 21 & 22, 2026 – Hunter’s Education REGISTER HERE

Help Make BOW Happen

Pay it forward

Help more women enjoy and gain confidence in Colorado’s outdoors by covering their costs to attend our programs.

  • $50 – to cover participation for one woman at one of our day programs 
  • $100 – to cover venue costs or gear rental at one of our day programs
  • $550 – to cover one scholarship for BOW Weekend 2026

Business support

If you’re interested in contributing financially to our BOW program or donating equipment, send our Deputy Director an email

BOW Weekend

The BOW Weekend is an opportunity for women at any fitness level, 18 years or older, to learn a variety of hands-on outdoor skills. No experience is necessary! BOW is a supportive environment conducive to learning, making lifelong friends, and having fun. Participants have the opportunity to take classes learning skills such as archery, fly fishing, orienteering, wilderness safety, self-defence, and LOTS more!

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“I liked that it is for women and beginner friendly. It had a welcoming atmosphere and was fun!”

— 2023 BOW Participant

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“I liked how inclusive it was and everyone was really nice.”

— 2023 BOW Participant

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“The instructors were clear and fun! Everybody was patient and we all were able to receive one-on-one instruction.”

— 2023 BOW Participant

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“The event was well-organized, and the instructors were knowledgeable and polite as well as safety-conscious. Thank you!”

— 2023 BOW Participant

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