Shooting Sports
Welcome to the Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Web pages. The 4-H Shooting Sports program is only successful when adults volunteer to work with youth in this project and when youth are given the opportunity to develop safe shooting skills and develop a better understanding of wildlife ecology. To serve as a 4-H Shooting Sports leader, individuals must complete the Youth Protection process, must be at least 18 years old, and must have successfully completed at least one state-level 4-H Leader Training SHOOTING SPORTS CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP in the discipline in which they are providing supervision.
If an adult leader is not certified, he/she cannot provide hands-on or safety instruction without a certified leader being present. A leader may obtain certification in an additional discipline (archery, pistol [.177 pellet and .22], coordinator, hunting/wildlife ecology, muzzle loading, rifle [.177 pellet,. 177 BB, and .22], and shotgun) by completing a certification workshop provided by 4-H certified state training team members. Certified Workshops are not designed to teach volunteers how to use archery equipment or shoot a firearm, but are designed to teach adults how to conduct safe, supervised, shooting experiences for 4-H members enrolled in the project. Therefore interested adults who have experience in safely handling archery equipment and/or firearms are encouraged to enroll in these certification workshops.
Resources
Resources
 Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports - Basic 4-H Guidelines Link to a series of important documents to be included with Shooting Sports discipline instructions for: Archery, Coordinator, Muzzleloading, Pistol (.177 & smallbore), Rifle (.177 Air & .22) and Shotgun/Advanced Shotgun.
State Tournament Rules Guidelines for Wisconsin 4-H Competitive Shoots. Rules posted for specific shoots will supersede these rules.
WI 4-H Shooting Sports brochure Overview of Shooting Sports program goals and contacts for more information.
 Letter to Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders
Addresses wildlife and conservation activities and competition in the Shooting Sports Project.
Resource List for 4-H Shooting Sports Wildlife Curriculum
Extensive list of organizations, publications, web sites and contacts to enhance your Shooting Sports Project.
Wildlife/Conservation Activities for 4-H Shooting Sports
Series of ideas on how to appreciate and conserve our natural resources through the Shooting Sports project.
Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports - State Representatives and Coordinators (1 page, 13 KB)
Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development
Policies (7 pages, 32 KB) Wisconsin 4-H Program Safety Regulations, which include Wisconsin 4-H Shooting
Sports Policies. Youth may participate in an organized 4-H Shooting Sports activity
only if a certified 4-H Shooting Sports leader is present and providing
supervision. The 4-H certified leader must have certification in
the shooting discipline in which the youth is participating. Refer
to the Program Safety section for specific requirements for this
project.
Wisconsin District Firearms Policy (12.0 KB)
This agreement has been drafted to guide our use and disposition of Shooting Sport Equipment obtained thanks to the generosity of Friends of the NRA in Wisconsin. A grant received in 1995 has allowed us to purchase firearms, archery equipment, and other materials to support the 4-H Shooting Sports Project in Wisconsin. Firearms and non-expendable supplies remain property of University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development.
- 4-H Shooting Sports County Equipment Record (69.0 KB)
This form is to be completed annually to show possession of County 4-H Equipment or for transfer of such equipment from a certified 4-H Shooting Sports leader to another certified 4-H Shooting Sports leader.
- 4-H Shooting Sports State Equipment Record (68.6 KB)
This form is to be completed annually to show possession of WI State 4-H Equipment or for transfer of such equipment from a certified state trainer to another certified state trainer.
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Events
Want to learn more about Shooting Sports? Try the links below.
County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Shooting Sports
Projects. Just follow these links!
Resource List for 4-H Shooting Sports Wildlife Curriculum
Extensive list of organizations, publications, web sites and contacts to enhance your Shooting Sports Project.
National Wild Turkey Federation
The NWTF is a 521,000-member, grassroots, nonprofit organization with members in 50 states, Canada and 15 other foreign countries. It supports scientific wildlife management on public, private and corporate lands as well as wild turkey hunting as a traditional North American sport.
Daisy Shooting Safety and Education Programs
Site with safety tips and other shooting education information.
Federal Cartridge
Resources on the role of hunter as a conservationist.
Go Wild With Wisconsin Wildcards
An activity kit from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources that includes more than 250 "trading cards," featuring some of Wisconsin's plants, wildlife and special places. Great resource for helping Wisconsinites (of all ages) get to know their state and its natural resource issues.
National 4-H Shooting Sports
This is an excellent site for information on the National 4-H Shooting Sports program and the benefits provided to participants through positive youth development practices.
National Rifle Association
NRA site on its public safety and community service programs.
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Covers a variety of topics, from being an ethical hunter to wildlife conservation, firearm safety, and more.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many natural resources projects
including links for fun project ideas on shooting sports.
Today’s Hunter
Courses on hunter safety education.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Useful information on hunting, conservation, birds, habitat,
education, endangered species, refuges, etc.
UW-Madison
Steenbock Library Resource Guide: Wildlife
Guide to links for many wildlife-related sites.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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Project Support
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features resources that can be rented. Topics
include shooting sports, wildlife, hunting and conservation.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension Shooting Sports Coordinator: Doug Thompson
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Steve Kinzel
Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Program Sponsors:
Special Offers
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