The Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is offering a Beyond BOW workshop on Michigan's elk herd Sept. 10-11 at Canada Creek Ranch in Montmorency County.

"We are very pleased to sponsor this exciting new program that offers women the opportunity to learn about these majestic animals and perhaps see them in the wild," said Lynn Marla, DNR BOW coordinator. "There will be plenty of time for elk viewing, and the bulls may even be bugling at that time."

During the workshop, participants will learn about elk in Michigan; their history, reintroduction, habits, telemetry and tracking methods used to study elk movements and what state wildlife managers are doing to ensure a healthy elk herd. A special guest speaker is Maggie Engler, the women's representative for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

The $95 registration cost includes lodging and meals. Accommodations are private rooms with two beds and private bath facilities. An optional activity following the workshop includes an afternoon of shooting at an archery range (equipment provided). Participants also may bring a firearm to shoot at the range as well. Click here for the workshop reservation form.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops are for women 18 years and older who wish to learn outdoor skills in a non-threatening, educational setting. For more information, contact Lynn Marla at (517) 241-2225; marlal@michigan.gov.