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The BCWF Women Outdoors Program and the
Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club welcome you to our
Summer 2025 Women Outdoors Weekend
When: Friday July 11 - Sunday July 13 , 2025
Where: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club
Participate in our outdoor skills weekend for women. All courses are
conducted by qualified, patient and supportive instructors in a safe,
fun and educational environment.
Cost: $300.00 (+GST) for BCWF or Lake Windermere
District Rod and Gun Club members; $400.00 (+GST) for non-members
(this includes a one-year membership to the Lake Windermere District
Rod & Gun Club which gives you membership to the BC Wildlife
Federation). This fee includes instruction in all sessions, program
materials, use of equipment, and meals.
Participants will be camping for the weekend (and will need to bring
their own tent or RV). The campground is rustic with pull-in sites
for trailers and RVs and tenting space available (no hookups or
sewage dump). You will need to indicate which you prefer during the
registration process.
Register now!
Space is limited to 30 participants.
All participants will rotate through the same instructional sessions
over the course of the weekend.
Courses offered at this
event will be:
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Hunting
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Learn basics of hunting and
taxidermy during this informative session. Cover types of
rifles, ammunition, reloading, scopes, and cleaning kits—along
with essential safety gear and proper clothing. Learn key
items for a hunting pack and how to trip plan. Learn
techniques for field dressing, transportation, skinning, and
butchering for clean, quality meat. Lastly, cover taxidermy
essentials, including tools, hide preservation, and mounting techniques.
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Orientation and Safety
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cover trip planning for
outings, essential equipment, and the role of a contact person
in case of emergencies. Address navigation using modern
electronic tools available to the public and key
considerations for route planning to ensure a safe and
enjoyable experience.
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Acts and Regulations
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This open and interactive
PowerPoint presentation will cover the role of the
Conservation Officer Service and provide a general overview of
regulations related to outdoor recreation in BC, with a focus
on key information for those new to hunting and fishing.
Hands-on items such as the Regulation Synopsis, antlers,
horns, predator skulls, and Report All Poachers &
Polluters promotional materials will also be available.
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Angling
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essential topics including
where to obtain a fishing license, the types available, and
how to determine fishing locations, regulations, and catch
limits will be covered. Learn about spin casting and fly
fishing rods, landing nets, tackle, flies, and lures. The
session will also include fish identification for common local
species, standard fish cleaning methods, proper fish handling
and hook removal, and best practices for preventing the spread
of aquatic invasive species. If time allows, there may be an
opportunity to practice casting in the field.
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Shotgun and Shooting
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This session will cover basic
gun handling and safety, including an overview of shotgun
types, gauges, and cartridges. Participants will learn about
clay target disciplines such as trap, skeet, and sporting
clays, along with their variations. Key shooting fundamentals
will be introduced, including stance, gun mount, swing, and
proper loading and unloading techniques. The session will
include a demonstration of shooting 5-stand targets, followed
by hands-on practice shooting at clay targets.
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Archery
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participants will be introduced
to archery range safety and proper shooting techniques. The
session will cover different types of bows and the equipment
they will be using. Targets will be set at varying distances
to ensure an enjoyable experience for all skill levels. As
participants shoot, individual guidance will be provided to
refine their form for smoother and more efficient shooting.
If you have any questions about
registration, please contact Lisa Stephens, Women's Program
Coordinator, at 1-888-881-2293 Ext 237 or programs@bcwf.bc.ca.
Cancellation Policy:
A cancellation fee of $75.00 will be deducted from all cancellations.
No refunds will be issued for any cancellation 30 days or less, prior
to the Women Outdoors Weekend, except in the case of a proven
emergency. Registrants who do not attend and have not cancelled 30
days in advance will forfeit the full registration fee.
**IMPORTANT**
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Participants will be camping during this weekend.
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This is an alcohol & cannabis free event.
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You must be 19 years of age or older to attend this program.
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