NEWS RELEASE

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

January 7, 1999

CONTACT: Lt. Lynne Hawk (561) 625-5126

1999 OUTDOORS-WOMAN WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED

-The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host two "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" workshops on Feb. 5-7 at the Everglades Youth Camp in Palm Beach County and April 16-18 in Ocala. These workshops are for women interested in acquiring outdoor skills from fly-fishing and bird watching to deer hunting and camping.

Cost is $100, which covers food, lodging, materials and instruction. The workshop is limited to 100 people.

"The program is primarily for women, 18 years-of-age or older, who want to learn outdoor skills associated with hunting and fishing, but it also includes training that is useful for many other outdoor pursuits," said Lt. Lynne Hawk, program director. "Participants may choose four of 18 topics offered and will spend four hours on each topic selected."

Topics include: Introduction to Panfishing, Basic Flyfishing Techniques, Introduction to Bass Fishing, Boating Basics, Canoeing/Kayaking, Deer Hunting Basics, Small Game Hunting Techniques, Turkey Hunting Basics, Introduction to the Shooting Sports, Introduction to Handgun Shooting and Hunting, Developing Archery and Bowhunting Skills, Basic Camping and Backpacking Skills, Outdoor Photography, Bird-Watching, Reading the Woods, Off-Road Cycling, Developing Wilderness Survival Skills, and Personal Safety.

For a brochure and registration form, contact the West Palm Beach FWC Everglades Regional Office at 561-625-5126. "We fill up fast!" Hawk said. "Interested people should register immediately to avoid disappointment."