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Beyond BOW
Eager to take a skill to the next level? The Beyond BOW series dives a little deeper into specific skill sets based on requests from participants like you!
March 29th-30th 2025 ~ Women's Trapping Camp - Camp starts on Saturday morning and ends on Sunday afternoon. Spend the weekend learning about one of the most misunderstood outdoor activities in the United States. You will learn the history of trapping, modern trapping state laws, tools and techniques, furbearer behavior & habitats and how to read furbearer sign. This camp is an interactive camp. You will spend approximately half a day in a classroom setting (and will leave with your state required trappers’ education card). The rest of the weekend is outside, doing hands-on trap setting, trap line running, skinning and putting up fur, etc. By the end of the weekend, you will have a basic knowledge and confidence to start a small basic trap line of your own. The weekend will take place in west-central Illinois at Siloam Springs State Park and lodging will be in Mt Sterling. Registration opens December 20th.
July 12-13 2025 ~ Fish-N-Dish - This women's focused outdoor event was established in 2013 and is now a part of BOW! New location -Torstenson Youth Conservation Education Center. More info to come closer to the event.
September 2025 ~ Squirrel Hunting - look for workshop info to be posted in the summer. You will learn hunting strategies, basic firearm safety, and how to clean and process your squirrels. A mentor/instuctor will lead small groups into the woods and give you all the tips to ensure a fun hunt experience. There will be several workshops fall, located at a State Parks throughout central Illinois. The day will wrap up with some tasty squirrel dishes to sample eating. More info to come closer to the event.
