Established in Grand Forks County in 2001, the 4-H Shooting Sports Program was designed to build life skills in youth through shooting sports.  Life skills that are targeted through the shooting sports program include:  concentration skills, mental and physical competence, mentoring between adults and youth, life long learning skills, leadership, citizenship, self-responsibility, critical thinking, and personal safety.

Currently 11 certified adult volunteers help teach and coordinate the shooting sports program across our county.  These adults have attended a 16 hour workshop that is structured around teaching youth development and the associated shooting sports disciplines.  Leaders in this county are currently disciplined in Black Powder, Shotgun, Archery and BB Gun/Air Rifle.

Black Powder, Archery, and  Shotgun classes take place during the summer months (May-August).  The BB Gun/Air Rifle classes take place during the winter months (December-March).

The 4-H shooting sports program is open to all youth ages 8-19.  Youth interested in shotgun and black powder classes are strongly encouraged to attain their North Dakota or Minnesota Hunter's Safety Certification before entering the classes.

In you have questions regarding the 4-H Shooting Sports Program contact Carrie Schumacher at 780-8229 or
carrie.schumacher@ndsu.edu

For information on Hunter's Safety, please contact your state game and fish agency:

North Dakota Game and Fish Department (701)328-6615

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1-888-MINNDNR

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