Register now for ‘Becoming an Outdoorswoman’ workshop

PALMER —Alaska Department of Fish and Game will teach a class titled “Becoming an Outdoorswoman” March 8-10 at Victory Bible Camp.

Designed to help introduce people to hunting, fishing and other related outdoor activities, the program includes more than 48 hands-on sessions, including firearm safety, bear safety, shotgun, field dressing of fish and game, ice fishing, spin fishing 101, fly tying, wild edibles, snowmachining, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, GPS, smoking fish, fly fishing and winter survival.

The fee is $250 for applications postmarked by March 1, and $300 thereafter; check, money order, or credit card accepted. The fee includes meals and lodging, as well as instruction, program materials and use of demonstration equipment. Registration is required. Download registration forms online at 1.usa.gov/WGZSQX, or by contacting Tracy Smith at tracy.smith@alaska.gov.

Registrations should be mailed to ADF&G, attention Tracy Smith, Division of Sport Fish, 333 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK 99518.

In addition, registration is open for the following events:

• “Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance,” Jan. 23.

• “Fur Sewing,” Feb. 4-6.

• “Women’s Hunter Education Class,” Feb. 10.

• “Overnight Backcountry Ski Trip” to Juneau Lake cabin, located in the Chugach National Forest, Feb. 23-24.

For more information, visit 1.usa.gov/1033Fit or contact Smith at (907) 267-2896, or Kirk Lingofelt at (907) 267-2534.