Upcoming Events: Virginia Outdoor Women

Registration for this virtual series opens February 27th @ 8:00am!

Beginning in 2026, the VOW Program will be hosting an annual Women's Mentored Hunting Virtual Series covering all topics related to hunting in Virginia. Virtual classes will be held every other week beginning on March 30th and concluding on August 31st. This series will cover hunting in general, and will not focus on any specific species, but instead is designed for beginners and women interested in hunting and need the basic information and resources to get started. Throughout the series, there will also be scheduled in-person opportunities and additional events/workshops throughout the state to promote a sense of community.

The Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program's goal is to help women feel comfortable and confident in the outdoors - no matter their experience level. DWR is committed to developing a community of women who enjoy the outdoors, value the importance of conservation and outdoor recreation, and want to have opportunities for personal growth, independence, and empowerment.

Please NOTE: All virtual VOW courses do not qualify for any of the VOW Certificates. By registering for this event, you are automatically registered for ALL classes. Separate registration is not required.

Classes will generally be 45 minutes of instruction/presentation, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Please see the registration page for class schedule and agenda.

Registration for this virtual series opens April 17th @ 8:00am.

Beginning in 2026, the VOW Program will be hosting an annual Women's Mentored Flyfishing Virtual Series covering all topics related to flyfishing in Virginia. Virtual classes will be held every other week beginning on May 20th and concluding on September 5th. This series will cover flyfishing in general, and will not focus on any specific fish species, but instead is designed for beginners and women interested in flyfishing and need the basic information and resources to get started. Throughout the series, there will also be scheduled in-person opportunities and additional events/workshops throughout the state to promote a sense of community.

The Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program's goal is to help women feel comfortable and confident in the outdoors - no matter their experience level. DWR is committed to developing a community of women who enjoy the outdoors, value the importance of conservation and outdoor recreation, and want to have opportunities for personal growth, independence, and empowerment.

Please NOTE: All virtual VOW courses do not qualify for any of the VOW Certificates. By registering for this event, you are automatically registered for ALL classes, EXCEPT the final workshop on Sept. 5th. Separate registration is required for the in-person workshop and will be a first come - first served basis at the conclusion of the August 12th virtual class.

Classes will generally be 45 minutes of instruction/presentation, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Please visit the registration page for class schedule and agenda.

VOW is excited to co-host our second "Partner Pint Night" with Richmond Fly Women! Come out and have some food and drinks and learn more about VOW & RFW! A special thanks to our brewery host: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, VA!

Registration is not required for this Pint Night event - just show up and come hang out with us!

Virginia Outdoor Women is excited to offer a VOW @ the Outdoor Adventure - Intro to Kayaking! Come learn from certified DWR boating instructors and get to spend time on the water! All equipment is provided, but if you have your own life vest, you are strongly encouraged to bring it!

There is a strict 10-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!

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