Texas Parks and Wildlife - Outdoor Woman

Out scoping for some potential BBOW 101’s with our favorite Hunter Education Instructor and Delta Waterfowl guys with Heritage Flats Guide Service & Outfitters

This past weekend we had our BBOW 101 Trail Safety workshop.
The women leaned valuable skills about situational awareness, scenario options and some body defense techniques. We hope this workshop hands-on training will never have to be used but we left with more confidence to go out and enjoy the outdoors. Plus it was a great workout for a Saturday!
Missed out? We plan to have more classes so make sure you are checking your BOW e-newsletters.

Processing your own wild game gives you total control over food quality, ensures you receive 100% of your harvested animal, and deepens your connection to the meal on your plate.

Course will be taught by the 2 women from Wesley Head's Wild Game Processing

Check out our latest BBOW 101 e-newsletter to register.
Missing out on the fun? Scan the QR code to register for all BOW e-blasts.

Crikey!! My whole life I have had a passion for animals and saving the planet. Steve Irwin was a huge inspiration to me and taught me a lot about conservation and sharing the planet with others.
When I was offered this position a year ago, first thing I said was "I get to be my own Steve Irwin!!"
After 20 years gone he is still impacting others and is missed for his passion in education and wildlife.

“We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.”
― Steve Irwin

**BOW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!**

We believe every woman should have the opportunity to experience **Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)**!

If cost may be keeping you from joining us for an upcoming BOW weekend, we encourage you to apply for one of our **BOW Scholarship Opportunities**.

Scholarships are made possible through the support of our wonderful **Friends of BOW** and are intended to help make BOW accessible to women who may need financial assistance to attend.

**Apply for a Scholarship Here:**
https://form.jotform.com/250194362696161

Deadline to apply is September 10th!

All scholarship applications will be reviewed. Once selections have been made, applicants will receive an email letting them know if they have been awarded a scholarship and providing next steps.

Please don’t let finances be the reason you miss out on an incredible weekend of learning new outdoor skills, building confidence, meeting new friends, and discovering what you’re capable of!

**Apply today—and please share this post with someone who might benefit from this opportunity!**

General Scholarship Application Please click the link to complete this form.

Have more questions about BOW retreat or questions about the program as a whole?
The TPWD BOW website has been recently updated and provides answers to all Texas BOW programs. Since all information and registration is being sent through the BOW e-newsletters, you can also sign up to receive those e-newsletter if you are not already.
https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bow

Save the Date!
Fall Texas BOW Retreat is coming to Brownwood October 16–18, 2026!

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proudly shares that the position of Texas BOW coordinator has been awarded to TXL Events LLC, led by none other than Krista Liewald. This exciting development marks the beginning of what promises to be an inspiring era for women across Texas who are eager to build skills, confidence, and community in the great outdoors.

Krista’s long-standing involvement with the BOW program has given her a deep understanding of its heart, its participants, and its purpose. Her years of experience, combined with her genuine love for nature and her natural kinship with the women who attend, make her an exceptional leader for this next chapter. Krista has consistently helped create welcoming, enriching experiences for women stepping into new outdoor adventures, and her dedication shines through in every event she supports.

With Krista at the helm, TXL Events LLC is poised to elevate the Texas BOW program to new heights. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is genuinely excited to see the fresh ideas, expanded opportunities, and vibrant energy she will bring to the program. Her leadership promises to build on a strong foundation while opening doors to even more unforgettable, confidence-building outdoor experiences.

Joining along with Venessa who is over Tx Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BBOW101) and these two rockstars are working hard for this to be our best year yet for Texas BOW & BBOW101.

The adventure begins anew, and we can’t wait to see you out there!

Please join us in offering a hearty congratulations to Krista as she steps into this pivotal role.

Stay tuned for upcoming fall announcements, there is so much in store.

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