Texas Parks and Wildlife - Outdoor Woman

Meeting and growing with other women at International Hunter Education Association Conference who are just as passionate about Becoming an Outdoor Woman in their states.
Always Learning and Always Growing!

For any future generation BOW gal, here is an event for you at Lockhart State Park. Girls Outdoor Workshop.

Come to Lockhart State Park for a fun and FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18!

Join us on Saturday, May 30 for a morning of archery, fishing, and air rifle! No experience needed and all equipment provided. This workshop is FREE for all participants and their families. We're even going to raffle off some prizes at the end!

Registration required. For details or to register, visit: bit.ly/2wFRwqx

Hunter Education Instructors and Staff always staying up to date with certifications and training to be prepared in the field.

Stop the Bleed Training at the Texas Hunter Education Instructors Association Conference.

Fire starting, knot tying, outdoor cooking, map and compass, all the things with Beyond BOW.

Beyond BOW- Camping 101 is underway. Made new Nope Noodle friend, cooked our first meal on the fire and banana boat desserts. Woman are already learning many camping skills.

What an Incredible Spring BOW Weekend Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for the Spring Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) event! From first-time participants to returning attendees, your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to step outside your comfort zones made this weekend truly unforgettable.

Throughout the weekend, women from across Texas (and beyond!) jumped into hands-on outdoor experiences like:
🏹 Archery and Exploring Bowhunting
🎯 Shotgun & Intro to Fi****ms
🎒 Backpacking & Hiking
🐟 Fly Fishing & Freshwater Fishing
🦆 Waterfowl 101, Game Calling, Turkey Hunting
🍽️ Pond to Plate
🦷 Teeth to Trophy

…and so many more incredible classes led by our passionate and dedicated instructors!

A special thank you to our friends and fellow coordinators from BOW Louisiana style for joining us—we loved having you and sharing ideas, experiences, and this amazing community together. 💚
BOW Louisiana Style

We are also incredibly grateful to our guest speaker, Alicia in the Wild, for inspiring us to step outside.

Whether it was your first time picking up a bow, learning to cast a line, or simply enjoying the outdoors in a new way, we hope you walked away feeling empowered, confident, and inspired to keep exploring.

A huge THANK YOU to our volunteers, instructors, Friends of Texas BOW and participants—you are what makes BOW so special.

Don’t forget: The event app will remain open for 3 months, so be sure to download photos, save resources, and stay connected with the amazing community you built this weekend!

We can’t wait to see you at the Fall BOW! 🍂

Thank you, Briana Nicklow, for the incredible pictures! They captured many wonderful adventures learned throughout weekend for lifelong memories.

Instructor Archery Tournament at BOW.
Lots of tough competition this year!

Day 2 full of education at Becoming An Outdoor Woman.
Explore Bowhunting
Shotgun 101
Backpacking
Land Navigation
Hiking
Fire Starting

Great classes Day One of Becoming an Outdoor Woman. Just a few of the ladies learning new skills.
Waterfowl 101 with Delta Waterfowl
Kayaking
Pond to Plate