• Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks offers a series of seminars for women in Montana wanting to be outdoors
  • Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) is a national program available to all female residents in Montana
  • A two-night, 3-day event is coming soon for women to attend in Missoula, MT

How to Become an Outdoors Woman in the Backcountry

If you spend enough time under the Big Sky of Montana, more than likely you will want to experience the true outdoor feel of the state.  Getting out and camping is one of the best ways to see our state.

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But what if you are a lady and haven't had the opportunity to experience the great outdoors and quite frankly, they may intimidate you to a point.  Thankfully the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has the perfect answer for those that seek knowledge about the backcountry of Montana.

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Becoming an Outdoor Woman Program with Montana Parks Department

MWFP in Montana offers the perfect program for woman who want to experience everything outdoors in the state.  Plus, they offer seminars for those that want to learn even more.

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Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) is a "program to learn basic backpacking essentials - from packing smart and choosing the right gear to staying safe and comfortable on the trail."  The program also allows women to "hit the trails with experienced instructors and a fun, noncompetitive group of peers to put your new skills to the test."

Learning More About BOW in Montana - How to Sign Up

Ready to hit the outdoors ladies?  MFWP has a large seminar set for the summer in Missoula, Montana.  The Summer BOW workshop will happen August 8-10, 2025.  To find out moe information about BOW, check the MFWP website here.

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Top 7 Places with Highest Risk of Bear Encounters in Montana

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