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Shooting Sports & Wildlife
Shooting Sports & Wildlife builds skills in the safe use of firearms and
archery, and teaches youth about wildlife, the environment, habitats, and
the importance of protecting Minnesota's natural resources. Wildlife
education may include environmental awareness talks, a trip to forest
resource centers, floods and natural disaster clean-up, or canoe trips to
explore topography changes. Contact the Shooting Sports Leader in your
county.
Shooting Sports & Wildlife
Shooting Sports & Wildlife
Build skills in the safe use of firearms and archery and the importance of protecting Minnesota's natural resources.
Wildlife Biology
Learn about wildlife populations, diversity, the elements that impact their habitats, and how to become a steward of the land.
Cloverbuds
4-H Cloverbuds explore and learn about the world in a non-competitive environment by doing fun activities with the guidance of parents or other adult helpers.
Water/Wetlands
Learn about ecosystems, how to protect water quality, and the lives that depend on the state's wetlands - including our own.
Fishing Sports
Learn about fish species, habitats, gear, baits, lures, regulations, and careers related to fishing.
Self-Determined
If you find that no single project is quite right for you, you can develop your own project. Be your own researcher, scientist, artist, communicator, and evaluator. Ask your local 4-H leader or Extension staff for resources to help create your own project area.
State & regional events
To view county or local club events, visit the county website.
Shooting Sports & Wildlife Leader Certification
Shooting Sports & Wildlife instructors must be certified. This is a weekend training designed to cover the needed knowledge and rules to become a certified instructor in one discipline: Archery, Muzzleloading, Shotgun, Air Rifle/Air Pistol/.22 Rifle, Wildlife and Coordinator. It covers life skills, state regulations, and content skills needed for each of the six disciplines. More info
4-H Regional & State Project Bowls
Project Bowls are an exciting way for youth to explore a project area. Teams compete in quiz competitions with questions about specific project areas. Project Bowls are available for Dairy, Dog, General Livestock (Beef, Sheep & Swine), Horse, Poultry, Rabbit and Shooting Sports/Wildlife projects. Winners of the Regional Project Bowls advance to the State Bowl. More info
Minnesota State 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational
4-H youth in grades 3 - one year past high school who have completed 15 hours of shooting with a certified instructor and eight hours of wildlife education may participate in the following areas: Archery, Muzzleloading, Shotgun, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, Silhouette Fun Shoot and a Skill-a-thon. More info
Minnesota State Fair
4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info
