Join the Virginia Outdoor Women Community!
Are you interested in learning how to hunt, fish, or explore the outdoors safely but are unclear where to start? Do you have some basic outdoor skills and are looking to improve them? The Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program’s goal is to help women feel comfortable and confident in the outdoors no matter the 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.
About VOW
This program is available to women of all skill levels. Events will focus on increasing competencies in these areas: hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills.
The VOW program involves a wide variety of events, from weekends full of learning to virtual educational opportunities, social events with partners where learning and conservation merge, mentorship, certification events, and more! We’ll get you outside with the tools and guidance you need to feel empowered and knowledgeable in the field.
Upcoming Events
VOW @ the Trail I – Intro to Hiking – Hosted by VA Chapter of American Daughters of Conservation
We are excited to announce the first offering of VOW @ the Trail - Hosted by the Virginia Chapter of American Daughters of Conservation (ADC)!!! This event is open to all current VA Chapter ADC members and will be open to 10 non-members thr…
Learn MoreWomen & Hunting – VIRTUAL Q&A – Co-hosted by Virginia Outdoor Women/Women on Target
Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) is proud to partner with the NRA's Women on Target (WOT) Program and offer a Virtual Women & Hunting Q&A Session! Come spend an evening with VOW & WOT learning about hunting here in Virginia! This is an introdu…
Learn MoreVOW @ the Outdoor Adventure – Habitat @ Home; Co-hosted by ADC & VOW (VIRTUAL)
Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) is proud to partner with the Virginia Chapter of the American Daughters of Conservation (ADC) and offer a Virtual VOW @ the Outdoor Adventure - Habitat at Home course! Course Description: Habitat at Home - Come …
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Interest Form
Please subscribe below if you are interested in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program. By submitting the form, you will automatically be added to the VOW email distribution list, which will include more details about the program and alerts about upcoming events. Information submitted will also be used for future marketing and event information sharing.
Get Certified!
Looking to up your outdoor game even more? The VOW certification courses are structured so that participants can earn certification in one or all three focal areas of hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills. If you achieve certification in all three areas, you’ll earn Mastery certification. Certified participants can become future instructors for the VOW program, helping grow female representation in the field. We’re looking to foster a community of “women teaching women” in the outdoors!
Get CertifiedVolunteer with VOW
Interested in helping with our VOW events? From setting up to being an instructor, we could use your help! All prospective volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and background check.
Become a VolunteerPartnerships
This program relies on the expertise and support of its many community partners. If your organization shares these same values and is interested in getting involved, please contact us at VOW@dwr.virginia.gov.