On Saturday, July 25, the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its 4th Annual Women in the Outdoors event, named the Best Special Event in the Nation for 2012, 2013, and 2014. Portions of this day are sponsored by the Mass Wildlife “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program. The activities will be held at the Auburn Sportsman’s Club (ah, the irony that it’s at a Sportsman’s Club) at 50 Elm Street in Auburn. Activities will include Archery 101, Explore Bowhunting, Kayaking, Fly Fishing 101, Beekeeping, Trap-Shooting, Outdoor Photography, Intro to Handguns, Rifle Marksmanship, Woodsmanship, Tactical Firearms, Turkey Hunting 101, Intro to Trapping, Game Processing (oh yes), Basic Self-Defense for Women (judo and Jujitsu), Advanced Self-Defense, Falconry, Wilderness Survival, Dutch Oven Cooking, Map & Compass, Massachusetts License to Carry Certification, Power Tools 101, Treestand Safety, Knife/Hawk Throwing, The Notorious Nefarious Necessary Nettle, Wildcrafting Weedwalk, The Black Bear in Massachusetts lecture, and Blade Honing. Participants will choose 7 of the courses offered, and when registering you will rank them in order of preference. Five to seven will serve as alternates due to space and scheduling. Registration fee $75 for ages 18 and older, $45 for ages 13 – 17, which includes tuition, WITO membership and meals. Complete registration form is available at http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/education-events/2015-wito-flyer-pdf-567k.pdf. For more information contact Kathy Dalbec at 978-870-4830, email mkdalbec@gmail.com, or Jen Ford at 508-340-9120, email jford9900@gmail.com.
