Michigan State Chapter
of the National Wild Turkey Federation

"Dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of the hunting tradition"

 

The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Women in the Outdoors™ program is dedicated to providing hands-on educational outdoors opportunities for women of ages 14 and over.

Today, millions of women enjoy hunting, fishing, and other outdoors activities, and the number of women involved in these activities is expected to grow. Our goal is to teach the importance of responsible wildlife management, increase participation in the outdoor related opportunities, and to preserve the hunting tradition.

We plan to accomplish our goal by introducing more women to outdoor activities, training women as outdoor educators, and providing a network of men and women with similar outdoors interest within our local chapter system. Through these programs women will become members within their local chapters and of the NWTF. The Women in the Outdoors™ program will offer events that will be affordable to today's busy and budget-conscious women. These events will be hosted through the NWTF's growing local chapter system, which now numbers more than 1,100 chapters. Through this network we can offer hundreds of events every year to teach women outdoors skills.

Women in the Outdoors Regional Coordinator

Carole Lievens - Lower Peninsula
20010 Maxine
St. Clair, Michigan 48080
Email: carolenwtf@wowway.com    
(586) 242-0234
(586) 218-8563 (fax)

Karyl Utke - Upper Peninsula
24836 Dogwood Avenue
Tomah, WI 54660
608-374-2774
tribute@mwt.net


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photo courtesy of NWTF

Click Here for information on the DNR's
"Becoming an Outdoors Woman" (BOW) Program

 


Women in the Outdoors Courses - 2008
 


3/29/2008

Pheasant Hunt, Bird Cleaning, Trap Shooting, Wild Game Recipe Demonstration, Meat Smoking Demonstration and for lunch - Pig Roast

Beard & Spurs Chapter
Location: Trapper Jim's, Kingston, MI
Cost: $75
Contact: Ted Hundich at 586-979-9128 or thundich@wowway.com
 
4/19/08 Archery, Muzzleloader, Dutch Oven Cooking, Trapshooting, Geocaching, Fly Tying, Fly Casting/Bait Casting, Digital Photography, Massage, Wreath Making, Rug Making, Soap Making or Hand Lotion, First Aid/Survival, Jewelry Making, Dehydration of Food, Cut Flowers Arranging.

Hillsdale Chapter
Location: Hillsdale County Conservation Club
Cost: $45
Contact: Lottie LoPresto at 517-523-3243 or lottieann2000@yahoo.com
 
5/3/08 Trap Shooting, 5- Stand, Skeet, Archery, ATV, Native Plants, Walleye Fishing, Dog Training, Gun Safety/Cleaning,  Wood Duck/Blue Bird Houses, Garden/Herbs, Scrap Booking, Horse Backing, Kayaking, Game Calling, Jewelry Making  

Location: Genesee Sportmen's Club
Cost $50
Contact: Ginny Basner 810-659-2029  or dddspartan@aol.com
 
5/22-25/08 Fun Fill Weekend of Survival Mindset, Map & Compass, Wilderness Basics,  Shelter Building, Fire Building/Starting, Navigation, water How-To’s, Wild Edibles & Plants, Other Topics: Telling  Time, Wilderness First Aid/Injuries, Trapping & Snaring. Much Much More.

Location: Queen of the Wild Survival Camp, Huron National Forest, Mio, MI
Cost $150
Contact: Carole Lievens 586-218-8562 or
carolenwtf@wowway.com
 
5/31/08 Private Party Area - We will be playing 6 games among ourselves in a private area with low-pressure paintball guns

Location: A Gonzo Gals Paintball Day @ Hell Survivors, Pinckney, MI
Cost $60
Contact: Carole Lievens at 586-218-8562 or
carolenwtf@wowway.com
 
6/13-15/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Location: W.I.F.E. (Women Integrated fighting essentials) @YMCA, Holly MI
Cost: $150
Contact: Carole Lievens 586-218-8562 or carolenwtf@wowway.com
 
6/28/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Location: Dundee Sportsman Club
Cost: $50
Contacts: Mardi Ruehs 734-755-2782 or
mardiruehs@earthlink.net
Shelly Jennings 734-241-2915

 
7/12/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities (TBD)

Location: Caledonia Sportsmen Club
Cost: $50
Contact: Deb Rogers at 616-534-0612 or
dj315@sbcglobal.net
 
7/18-20/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities - Michigan State WITO Chapter

Location: Ralph a MacMullan Conference Center
Cost: TBD
Contact: Carole Lievens at 586-218-8562 or
carolenwtf@wowway.com
 
7/26/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Location: Detroit Sportsmen's congress
Cost: TBD
Carole Lievens at 586-218-8562

 
8/9/08 Charter Salmon Fishing with Hot Ticket Charter

Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Contact: Captain Dave - hotticket@charter.net or
Carole Lievens at 586-218-8562
 
8/23/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Flat River Chapter
Location: Hopkins Homestead
Cost: $45
Contact: Jolene Hopkins at 616-527-1124 or licelady@ionia-mi.net
 
9/6/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Bluewater Sportsmen
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
Contact: Carole Lievens at 586-218-8562 or
carolenwtf@wowway.com
 
9/13/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Branch County Chapter
Location: The Eagles Recreation Area
Cost: $50
Contact: Heather Dixon at 517-369-1178 or dixonhmd@hotmail.com

 
9/13/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Grand Valley Chapter
Location: West Walker Sportsmen's Club
Cost: TBD
Contact: Jackie Bourgard at 616-261-8001 or
jbourgard@comcast.net
 
9/19-20/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Thornapple Valley Chapter
Location Ebersole Center
Cost: TBD
Contact: Jan Kuhtic at 269-792-9587 or
jkuhtic@accn.org
 
9/27/08 Shooting and Non-Shooting Activities

Turkeyville Toms Chapter
Location: Centerline of Calhoun County
Cost: $50
Contact: Ronda Giese at 269-968-0066 or
fourhuntrs@aol.com
 

*All Courses subject to change without notice
Registration fee for each event includes: your choice of courses, equipment, literature, 1-year subscription to the Women in the Outdoors Magazine, 1-year membership to the National Wild Turkey Federation (or extension of current membership).

For more information contact Carole Lievens, Women's Regional Coordinator at 586-218-8562 or carolenwtf@wowway.com.

 

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