Upcoming Events: Shooting Sports

This class is for archers that have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

Our advanced course is to help experienced archers perfect their shot process. Instructors will work with archers on the mental game of archery and overcoming challenges on the shooting line! No equipment will be provided as this class will be focused on archers that have purchased their own archery equipment. Archers without their own equipment are strongly encouraged to sign up for the intermediate or intro course.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

DWR is pleased to partner with Stable Craft Brewing & Cidery to bring you a Women's Intro to Archery event, and of course, a social hour at the brewery afterwards! Come enjoy learning about Archery with DWR certified instructors, and then enjoy the welcoming and picturesque scenery, and sense of community that Stable Craft has to offer!

Agenda:

2:30 - 2:45 Registration
2:45 - 5:00 Intro to Archery Session (Hosted by DWR)
5:00 - 6:00 Social Hour (Hosted by Stable Craft Brewery & Cidery)

There is a strict 20-person maximum for this event. Please do not register unless you are sure you can attend!

Registering for VOW events and not showing up ("no-shows") prevents other women from participating in the VOW Program. DWR makes every attempt to offer free/low-cost educational opportunities; however, no-shows waste valuable state resources/staff time and continued no-shows may result in implementing participation fees and other increased event costs. Please help DWR/VOW keep our free/low-cost educational programming!

Please note that VOW Social Events do not count towards the VOW certification courses.

DWR is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Weekend Event!

Event sessions may include: Wildlife Identification/Nature Walk, Flyfishing/Fly Tying, Boating/Kayaking, Archery, Bow Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Fire Building, Camping, Bear Safety, Wild Edibles, Intro to Hunting, Zipline, and Climbing Wall.

Please NOTE: Sessions are determined on a first-come-first-served basis. To increase your chances of getting the sessions you want, completing early registration is strongly encouraged! The event fee covers lodging, meals for the entire weekend, and the event T-shirt.

Click the "Register" button below for full details about how to sign up! Registration opens: July 15, 2026 at 8:00am

Join us and the fabulous team at Bull Run Shooting Center for an information packed dove hunting experience. The educational staff will walk you through the Learn to Shoot portion of the class, then off to the range for some targets that will help you with your wing shooting experience.

This class has a small fee of $65 for ammunition and shotgun rental if you don't have your own. Bull Run will accept cash or card on the day of the event.

If you plan to bring your own shotgun, it must meet the following criteria: Must have a barrel of 23 inches or longer, no external hammers, no pistol grips, and no single shot shotguns allowed.

Come learn the basics of hunting with a compound bow. You will learn proper hold, stance, bow set-up, and some hunting techniques as well as have archery range time. DWR will provide all equipment and tackle, but feel free to bring your own compound bow and tackle. Bring your own lunch and snacks for the day (no alcoholic drinks).

Independence Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) charity providing mentoring, skills development, conservation and training for hunting, tree-stand safety, outdoor skills, and game harvesting. Our focus is reaching those new to hunting, veterans, and women interested in the sport of hunting.