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1999 – We held 108 events nationwide and jumped to 11,000 Women in the Outdoors
members.
2000 – We had a total of 200 events and grew to 25,000 members.
2001 – We have nearly 300 scheduled events and boast more than 35,000 members in
North America.
2002 – We held 348 events and have over 42,000 members.
2003 – We held 366 events and have over 43,000 members.
2004 – We held approximately 400 events and over 45,000 members.
In January 2000, we introduced our very own membership magazine, Women in the
Outdoors, which is getting rave reviews across the nation. The full-color publication is top-
notch and totally dedicated to providing information to women interested in a variety of
outdoor-related activities. The magazine is informative, yet entertaining and covers both
hunting and non-hunting activities, health-related information, recipes, women’s outdoor gear
and guide services, and more.
percent of rifle participants, and 17 percent of shotgun participants.
percent of rifle participants, and 17 percent of shotgun participants.
Also according to a recent survey by the Women’s Shooting Sports Foundation, found that
47.5 million women said they would accept an invitation to go target shooting if they were just
asked to go!
The average WITO member is:
38 years old
61% are married
72% of participants were not members of the NWTF prior to attending an event
70% of participants keep a firearm in the home
88% of participants are registered voters
First time activity experienced at an event are: shotgunning, flyfishing, and archery
| There are several reasons why the Women in the Outdoors program is so important: · Women represent the fastest growing market for outdoor equipment and clothing. · Women learn outdoor skills that allow them to enjoy the outdoors while they also build self- confidence and competence in a non-threatening atmosphere. · Women influence the ideas and activities of the coming generations. The NWTF hopes that by introducing more women to outdoor activities, it will help involve the entire family in the conservation of our natural resources. What we love, we treasure and hope to preserve as outdoor enthusiasts depends on education, involvement, and the willingness to say, “I can make a difference.” |