Upcoming Events: Virginia Outdoor Women

This VOW (Virginia Outdoor Women)/Women's Hunter Education Course is offered as a free course to the public. This course is geared toward women and girls ages 11 years old and up. The course is designed to teach you how to become a safe hunter and not how to hunt. Successful completion of the class is required for both youth and first-time hunters to apply for a Virginia Hunting License.

This course requires completion of chapter review questions in the "Today’s Hunter in Virginia" student manual prior to class time. The exercises will be collected by the instructors upon arrival. More details about the chapter exercises and how to acquire a student manual are available on the registration page.

NO LIVE FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION ARE PERMITTED IN THE CLASSROOM. All students 15 years of age or younger MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire class. Please bring a lunch and read all of the information included in the confirmation email when you register for the class.

Offered by Central Virginia Chapter of Quail Forever, this event is designed for women who are curious about hunting but don’t know where to start. These beginner-friendly experiences offer hands-on instruction in firearm safety, hunting skills, and conservation, all in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

Led by passionate women mentors and guides, you’ll gain confidence in the field, connect with like-minded ladies, and learn how hunting plays a vital role in wildlife and habitat conservation—no experience or gear needed, just a willingness to learn.

Every attendee will receive a one-year membership to Quail Forever, education in conservation and species education, DWR regulations, parlances of the field, bird dog demo, field first aid, gear review and how to clean and prepare your harvest. Open to all women beginners, 16 years and up, current Quail Forever membership not required. No equipment is required.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Field 3, Hunting Workshop (any species/active hunt). This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This will be an opportunity to learn the art of trapping. We will provide you with the basic knowledge of trapping in Virginia. You will learn a lot in the time spent in class and in the field. Please dress for the weather, rain or shine. We will set some traps in the dirt. Please bring your lunch and water.

This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own archery equipment, feel free to bring what you have! Otherwise, all equipment will be provided.

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.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

Organized by Sisters of the Tent, the Halloween Campout at First Landing State Park may include hiking, biking, beaching, fishing, and more!

RSVP & Questions to: SistersoftheTent@gmail.com or @sistersofthetent

This class is for archers who 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.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own archery equipment, feel free to bring what you have! Otherwise, all equipment will be provided.

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.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

Organized by Sisters of the Tent, experience nature's tranquility at the Fall Campout for Beginners at Kiptopeke State Park on the Eastern Shore! Ladies who are interested in pursuing the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Outdoor Skills Certificate can participate in a 3-hour camping workshop during this event and have it count as the "VOW @ the Camp I" course required for the certificate. This event is limited to 10 participants and is first-come-first-served. Please email the event coordinator at SistersoftheTent@gmail.com to register.

3-Hour Camping Workshop Curriculum:

Module 1: Shelter & Site Selection (50 mins)
• Campsite Pitching & Orientation
• Hands-on Tent Pitching
• Tent Care & Moisture Control

Module 2: Safety, Fire, & Environmental Care (50 mins)
• Personal Safety & Boundaries
• Wildlife Management & Food Storage
• Fire Safety & Leave No Trace

Module 3: Wind & Severe Storm Readiness (10 mins)
• Wind Resistance & Orientation
• Severe Weather Safety Protocols
• Forecast Check

Module 4: Gear Essentials, Comfort, & Cooking (50 mins)
• The Sleep System
• Camp Stoves & Outdoor Cooking
• Camp Packing Checklist & Layering

Q&A & Wrap-Up (20 mins)
• Open floor for specific questions, gear troubleshooting, and local trip planning resources

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Camp I. This event can be used to complete the Outdoor Skills Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own archery equipment, feel free to bring what you have! Otherwise, all equipment will be provided.

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.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This class is for archers who 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.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), in partnership with Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, invites the archery and conservation community to participate in the 2027 DWR Archery Open, presented by Green Top Sporting Goods. The third annual competition will take place Saturday, January 9th, 2027 in Richmond, Virginia, featuring opportunities for youth and adult level competitors. Event proceeds will contribute to connecting people to conservation.

Adult registration: $50
Youth (11–17) registration: $35
Open Championship: $100