Rockport -

April 17-19, 2009
Rockport, Texas

Women in the Wild - 2009 1st Annual Outdoors Event

Mission Statement:  To provide women who participate with a safe and fun environment in which to familiarize themselves with some of the many outdoor recreational opportunities in the Coastal Bend.

This is a Rockport T.O.W.N. event- please email brandi.reeder@tpwd.state.tx.us if you are interested in joining or want information on the local chapter.

Entry fees- $125.00 per participant (postmarked by April 1, 2009-limited to ladies 21 and up and to the first 50 women).  If you need to cancel your registration you must do so prior to April 10th to receive your refund, no refunds after this date.  Event location is The Lodge 3620 FM 1069, Rockport, Texas 78382 and mixer at Paws & Taws Fulton Convention Center at 402 N. Fulton Beach Road.

***First five women registered will have an opportunity, if they wish, to drive our Game Warden Airboat****

Entry fee includes participation in 3 of the listed events, t-shirt, SEA membership, dinner on Friday night at the mixer, light breakfast (ex: doughnuts and muffins) and lunch (sandwiches) Saturday and Sunday and beverages throughout.

This is a day camp situation and lodging is not provided. If you need overnight lodging there are many great hotels and cottages that you may reserve in Rockport.

Friday night 7pm – 10pm mixer at Paws & Taws with BBQ dinner, wonderful opportunity to meet fellow participants and receive schedules

Saturday 8am event at The Lodge will begin with a meeting and delivery of schedules then disperse to scheduled stations with an outdoor lunch break including sandwiches 12n to 1pm and will end at approximately at 5pm

Sunday 8am will meet at scheduled stations at The Lodge and finish after lunch.  If inclement weather then will make Saturday a short day and Sunday the long day.

Equipment – Sensible shoes are a must, this event is on a ranch not on pavement, and walking will be required.  Please bring a lawn chair, jacket, sunglasses, etc.

Weather - Please be sure to dress for the weather especially if participating in the kayaking.  The water will still be cold and the weather may be as well.  This event will not be canceled unless the weather is severe and we will shift events as needed to accommodate the weather.

Courses Offered:

Shotgun/skeet
Learn about firearm safety, how to work a shotgun, and shoot clay targets. This is a great sport and popular all over the world.  You may bring your own shotgun but remember to bring your own ammo and the weapon must be unloaded until told to load at the station. 

B.B. Guns
Learn the workings of a b.b. gun to get the idea of how to hold and shoot a rifle.  Rifles, with and without scopes, will be present to learn how different types work but will not be fired.  Firearm safety will again be addressed.

Archery
Learn the basics of this ancient skill whether you would like to one day take a deer or would rather just target practice.

Fly Fishing
Seminar held by Sally Moffit explaining and demonstrating this unique and exciting way to catch fish.  Participants will be able to practice this skill.

Fishing
Here’s the bay now what?  Seminar will identify ideal conditions and indicators when bay fishing, bait options, tackle options, and participants will practice casting.

Kayaks
Want an inexpensive way to get out in the bay? Try the basic course on safety and operation of kayaks with participants receiving practical hands on experience.  Once again the water will be cold and the weather may be as well, so dress appropriately and if you have waders please bring them.  Participants will have to walk out in the water so bring a change of footwear.

Outdoor Photography
Course will help participants to learn how to set up an outdoor shot so please bring your own camera.

Habitat / Species Identification
Course will talk about coastal habitat and help teach how to identify different species of birds and so forth.  Course will also talk about conservation and preservation.

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