Women in the Wild 2010

Mission: 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.

Goals:

1. To empower women by teaching them new skills.

2. To encourage networking among women with like interests that will provide a support group in further endeavors.

3. To create a stress free environment for women to enjoy the learning process without the pressure to master any one thing but enabling familiarization in new skills.

Courses for 2010

- Beginner Shotgun

- Intermediate Shotgun

- Fishing

- Fly Fishing

- Archery

- Photography

- Kayaking

- BB Guns (simulates Rifle Shooting)

- Habitat & Species Identification

- Dutch Oven Cooking

- Boat Safety & Operation

- First Aid & Safety

- Self Defense

The event takes place over the weekend with participants choosing four hands-on classes for the weekend. Top-notch instructors and volunteers will assist participants throughout the event. This is a first come first serve basis on both the entry into the event as well as for the classes. The event will be two half days starting at 8 am and ending shortly after lunch each day, adjusting only for inclement weather. A mixer will be held Saturday evening to allow more networking and comradery.

About the Event

May 1st & 2nd

Rockport, Texas

A HUGE Thanks to Our 2009 Sponsors!

Title Sponsors:

SEA- Saltwater -fisheries Enhancement Association – Corpus Christi

Platinum Sponsors:

Bill Tidwell

Gold Sponsors:

Pop’s Tavern

Silver Sponsors:

Aransas Bay Interests/Lamar Oil & Gas ** Chris’s Marine ** Tackle Town ** Sharp Shooters

Seaworthy Marine ** American Rodsmith ** Captain Ron ** Webfoot Guide Service

Black Dog Promos & Signs ** Skid-O-Kan ** Brian Bracht

Brent Hiller: Focal Point of South Texas ** Atzenhoffer Chevrolet – Victoria

Bronze Sponsors:

Jimmy Wood’s Produce

Cost: $125 before 3/15, $150 after.

Registration closes on 4/16 or when participation reaches 75 registrants.

Register & Pay Online via PayPal

Entry fee includes participation in 4 of the listed events, t-shirt, SEA membership, dinner on Saturday night at the mixer, light breakfast (ex: doughnuts and muffins) and lunch (sandwiches) Saturday and Sunday and non-alcoholic 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.

Schedule:

Saturday 8am event at The Lodge will begin with a meeting, group photo, and delivery of schedules. Please be on time so that you are included in the group photo. Then disperse to scheduled stations with an outdoor lunch break including sandwiches 1pm to 2pm and will end at approximately at 3 pm. There will be a gun dog seminar after lunch. Mixer Saturday evening from 6p-9p at Poorman's Country Club

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. Long pants are a good idea to combat mosquitoes. 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 may still be cool 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.

Event location is The Lodge 3620 FM 1069, Rockport, Texas 78382 and mixer at Poorman’s Country Club 1009 Hwy 35 North, Rockport, Texas 78382.