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4-H Shooting Sports

Goals of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program

  • [Photo]: youth with bow To encourage participation in natural resources and related natural science programs by exposing participants to the content through shooting, hunting and wildlife habitat management.

  • To enhance development of self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activity.

  • To teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decision making, self-discipline and concentration.

  • To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

  • To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and lifelong avocational activities related to shooting sports and wildlife management.

  • To strengthen families through participation in life-long recreational activities.

  • To complement and enhance the impact of existing safety, shooting and hunter education programs using experiential educational methods and progressive development of skills and abilities.