Youth Outdoor Skills Workshops
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Wildlife Division, partners with local Rod and Gun Clubs to offer outdoor skills workshops and events for youth aged 12 to 17. These events provide youth with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in a safe environment with qualified instructors and volunteers. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Events for 2024 will be announced at a later date.
Youth Dream Adventure Newfoundland and Labrador
The Youth Dream Adventure provides young people of our province a chance to win an inclusive trip to an incredible destination here at home, building from the Atlantic Provinces Youth Hunting and Fishing Exchange. This program is intended to engage local experts in outdoor pursuits (angling, hunting, etc.) that youth may not otherwise have opportunity to encounter and provide them with an exceptional opportunity. These experiences will help develop interest and involvement in outdoor activities and offer skills development at the same time.
A youth winner (aged 12-17) is chosen by random draw from all those who have participated in the provincial Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course or other outdoor skills events sanctioned by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture each year.
Significant support has been received for this program each year including consistent support from the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association and individual outfitters, the Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association and Conservation Officers Association, Rod and Gun Clubs and local businesses.
Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors.
- Next Ridge Outfitters
- Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association
- Newfoundland and Labrador Trappers Association
- Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association
- St. John’s Rod and Gun Club
- Gander Rod and Gun Club
- Northwest Arm Rod and Gun Club
- Notre Dame Rod and Gun
- Friends of Salmonier Nature Park
- Long Range Outdoors
- Blue Ridge Inc.
For more information, contact:
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 2007
Corner Brook, NL A2H 7S1
Ph: 637-2006 or email: nathanspence@gov.nl.ca
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)
BOW Program Offers Women Opportunity to Expand Outdoor Skills
The Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program is an outdoor education skills program sponsored by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and the Friends of Salmonier Nature Park. The BOW program is delivered in several formats – the traditional 3-day weekend event, as well as Beyond BOW workshops of various lengths. All classes are taught at the entry level in a safe, non-intimidating outdoor setting. Courses such as archery, fishing, canoeing, shotgun, rifle, outdoor cooking, hiking, and many more, are offered.
Becoming an Outdoors Family (BOF)
Becoming an Outdoors Family teaches skills for a lifetime of outdoor recreation. In this camping experience, we’ll introduce you to several outdoor activities, providing all the instruction and equipment you need to try it yourself. During the weekend the whole family will become one with nature with help from our friends at Salmonier Nature Park and Newfoundland’s Provincial Parks.
For more information contact the Salmonier Nature Park at 229-7888 or visit our website at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ffa/