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August 25, 2006 North Dakota 4-H Members Compete in 4-H Shooting Sports State Invitational The annual 4-H State Shoot was held at the North Dakota State University Extension Service office in Burleigh County and Bismarck’s Capital City Gun Club. Twenty-seven youth participated in one of four disciplines (archery, air rifle, muzzleloader or shotgun) during the event. All 4-H members who participated received bronze, silver or gold medals, regardless of scores or age. Archery discipline - senior division:
Junior division:
Beginner division:
10-meter pellet rifle discipline:
Shotgun discipline - senior division:
Junior division:
The senior shotgun team event was won by Ramsey County, with Dickey County placing second. The junior shotgun team event was won by Ramsey County team No. 2, with Ramsey County team No.1 placing second. Al Ulmer, 4-H Shooting Sports state coordinator, says the main focus of the event is teaching participants the safe and responsible use of shooting sports equipment. "Shooting sports is a tool to help youth development," Ulmer says. "4-H Shooting Sports club members gain responsibility, decision making and social skills through the program." Thirty-four counties have certified shooting sports instructors, as do two Indian reservations. The program has been offered as a North Dakota 4-H project area since 2002. The content provides a framework of knowledge and skills for lifetime participation in recreation, hobbies and careers related to shooting sports and wildlife. For more information on the 4-H Shooting Sports program, contact your local NDSU Extension Service office or log on to the North Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Web site at www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/programs/shooting_main.htm. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s hunter education program co-sponsored the event. ### Source: Al
Ulmer, (701) 883-5301, aulmer@ndsuext.nodak.edu |
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