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

Tentative Agenda (subject to change):

March 30th: Welcome/Introduction to VOW/Expectations

April 13th: Women in Hunting/Conservation

April 27th: Biology/Behavior/Habitat

May 11th: VA Laws & Regs

May 25th: Equipment (Firearms/Archery)

June 8th: Scouting & E-Scouting

June 22nd: Access/General Safety

July 6th: Equipment (Blinds, calls, scents etc.)

July 20th: Decision Making/Taking the Shot/Shot placement

August 3rd: Tracking/Blood Trailing

August 17th: Field Dressing

August 31st: Processing