Shooting Sports
Description
Shooting Sports is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum
that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your
County 4-H Office or order online at Extension
Publications. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Shooting Sports.
What you can do in this project: learn the fundamentals of archery marksmanship; learn rules and safety guidelines; make archery equipment; shoot with sights and different bows.
Grades: 3-12
Resource: 4H429, Basic Archery
What you can do in this project: explore different air pistols; learn basic safety rules and guidelines; learn marksmanship and shooting procedures.
Grades: 3-12
Resource: 4H431, Basic Air Pistol
What you can do in this project: learn the history, philosophy and laws of hunting; learn to plan and equip yourself for a hunt.
Grades: 3-12
Webpage: Youth Hunting Opportunities
Resource: 4H434A, Basic Hunting
What you can do in this project: explore muzzleloading history; study different muzzleloading guns and accessories; learn how to clean a muzzleloader; learn safety issues.
Ages: 12 years old and above
Resource: 4H430, Basic Muzzleloading
What you can do in this project: introduction to air rifle and .22 rifle through dry firing; learn to sight your rifle and score targets; learn various shooting positions; learn safety policies and procedures.
Grades: 3-12 for air rifle
Ages: 12 years old and above for .22 rifle
Rifle Leader
Resource: 4H432, Basic Rifle
What you can do in this project: learn the basic safety issues with shotgun handling; learn shooting fundamentals; learn the proper way to carry a shotgun.
Ages: 12 years old and above
Resource: 4H433, Basic Shotgun
Goals of the 4-H Shooting Sports program are to give youth thorough instruction in gun safety, provide proper training in the use of firearms, create an appreciation of natural resources, and develop self-confidence and responsibility. Wisconsin county leaders must participate in a shooting sports workshop sanctioned by the state before offering 4-H Shooting Sports as a project. Workshops are held each year. Check with your county 4-H office for times and locations. They are also listed on this webpage. According to state policy, 4-H youth ages 8-11 cannot operate any powder-burning firearm. This includes, but is not limited to, .22 handgun or rifle, muzzleloading handgun or rifle, or shotgun.
Resources: 4H428, 4-H Shooting Sports Program
4H500, I'm a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
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