Shooting Sports Contests
Shooting Sports contests are designed to provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to showcase the knowledge and skills they have gained through participation in the Shooting Sports 4-H program.
In order to qualify for the State Shooting Sports Contest, youth must participate in the mail in competition for each discipline they are interested in (Rifle, Shotgun, Archery).
In order to participate in the Western Heritage State Contest, youth must participate in the Western Heritage Practice Shoot.
The Rifle Shooting Sports Contest provides youth participants with an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained through participation in the 4-H Shooting Sports project. Grades 3 - 12 may participate. Hunters Education completion is required.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
The Archery Shooting Sports Contest provides youth participants with an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained through participation in the 4-H Shooting Sports project. Grades 3 - 12 may participate. Hunters Education completion is not required, but encouraged.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
The Shotgun Shooting Sports Contest provides youth participants with an opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained through participation in the 4-H Shooting Sports project. Grades 3 - 12 may participate. Hunters Education completion is required.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
The Outdoor & Animal Identification Test is part of the Shooting Sports Program. Participants in the shooting disciplines are quizzed on their knowledge of small and large animal, upland birds, waterfowl, and birds of prey.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
The Western Heritage Shooting Sports Contest combines the best of shooting skills and the old west. In this contest participants dress in period attire, research a historical person, participate in an interview, and show off their shooting skills. Grades 3 - 12 may participate. Hunters Education completion is required.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (State 4-H Shooting Sports): Grades 3 - 12
National Contest (National Shooting Sports): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
Youth Age Divisions:
Utah 4-H Age Divisions are based on a child’s school grade.
- *Cloverbud 4-H Members Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
- *Junior 4-H Members 3rd through 5th Grade
- Intermediate 4-H Members 6th through 8th Grade
- Senior 4-H Members 9th through 12th Grade
Youth who are homeschooled will follow the Utah State Board of Education criteria for grade placement based on age and should enroll in the grade based upon the USBE criteria for their age as of September 1, 2020.
- *Cloverbud 4-H Members Ages 5 through 7
- *Junior 4-H Members Ages 8 through 10
- Intermediate 4-H Members Ages 11through 13
- Senior 4-H Members Ages 14 through 18
*Youth MUST be age 8 AND in 3rd grade to participate in large animal, shooting sports, and ATV projects and activities. Youth turning 8 AND in 3rd grade may participate after their 8th birthday during the 4-H year. Please note that youth must turn 8 by the ownership deadline (100 days prior to the show for cattle, 60 days prior to the show for sheep, goats, and hogs) to participate in the horse and livestock program.
