Women interested in trying their hand at ice fishing have an opportunity to join a crew of fellow outdoor-curious individuals with an upcoming workshop hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). The workshop is part of the national nonprofit Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW), which provides hands-on education introducing women to the basics of outdoor recreation. Since 1994, Montana’s BOW program has offered classes on activities like fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, orienteering, camp cooking, kayaking, and others.
Kalispell’s two-day ice fishing workshop is scheduled for Feb. 6 and 7, designed for those who have never ice fished or have only gone a few times and want to build upon their basic skills.
On Friday, participants will sit for an evening classroom session from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. to learn about ice safety, essential gear, and appropriate winter wear. Saturday’s morning session will take the class to a local frozen lake for hands-on experience from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
All fishing gear and tackle will be provided and while a standard fishing license is not required, participants must have a valid Montana Conservation License to use FWP lands. Licenses are $8 for residents and can be purchased at any FWP office or online here.
The lake will be chosen based on ice conditions closer to the event. If conditions are deemed unsafe, the event will be cancelled FWP officials said. For questions, contact Kylie Kembel at (406) 444-5280 or email at [email protected].
Cost for both days is $15. Registration closes on Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. and interested participants can register online at Montana’s BOW website here, or check out upcoming workshops. BOW also offers partial scholarships for women 18 years and older who are full-time Montana residents and haven’t previously attended a BOW event.
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