The women only format was very popular and will be maintained in the New Jersey Outdoors Women programs. Surveys of previous NJBOW participants however, showed that there was interest amongst some women to do similar activities with their families and significant others. The programs for the various audiences will be presented as New Jersey Outdoors-Women and New Jersey Outdoors for Everyone programs.

These programs are designed to provide the opportunity to learn a variety of outdoor activities in a structured, leisurely atmosphere with the help of expert instructors amongst an audience of the participant's choice.

Related programs are offered at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. See the Pequest Programs page.

"Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) Coastal Workshop - September 11-13, 2009 in Cape May

New Jersey Outdoors for Women - October 3, 9:00am - 4:00pm - FULL
Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ

Surf Fishing Clinic - (No surf fishing experience needed.) Open to women only at least 18 years old. All equipment and bait will be provided. Participants will learn the basics of surf fishing, including information on rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, casting, reading the surf, and caring for your catch. The afternoon will be spent on the beach using techniques learned to fish the surf. The workshop will take place rain or shine, warm or cold. Participants should be prepared with appropriate clothing, as well as other convenience items such as sun screen, sunglasses, hat, and foul weather gear.

Space is limited. A registration form is available below (in PDF format). Print and complete the registration form and mail it with a check for $15.00 made out to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. This fee will be refunded to you at the class but is nonrefundable for those not attending.

Participants can also register at the Clinic for the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament held the following day, October 5. The cost for the tournament is $10 for adults. Equipment to fish in the Tournament will be supplied to those who participate in the workshop, but participants will be responsible for their own bait.