Program Areas
Shooting Sports
4-H Shooting Sports give opportunities to youth and volunteers. Youth can be involved through 4-H State Contests or the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational. Volunteers can become an instructor to reach more youth in their area.
Information and Resources
Event Dates
4-H Shooting Sports State Contest #1 | Hurricane, Utah | May 8-9, 2023
4-H Shooting Sports State Contest #2 | Logan, Utah | September 28, 2023 |
4-H Shooting Sport National Contest | Grand Island, Nebraska | June 25-30, 2023
4-H Western Heritage State and National Contest | Price, Utah | July 30-Aug 2, 2023
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Training Resources
4-H Leader Shooting Sport Certification
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- Online Training at 4-hshootingsportscollege.com
- This above training can be done online and will certify leaders to start clubs and activities in the shooting sports
- When conducting a shooting event you will also need a volunteer that is a NRA registered (RSO) Range Safety Officer for the event.
- If you have a group of people who want this training, schedule a date with Blake to conduct this training.
- Online Training at 4-hshootingsportscollege.com
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Western Heritage Project Training (Cowboy Action Shooting for 4H youth)
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- Upon request by County
- If you have a group of people who want this training, schedule a date with Blake to conduct this training.
- Upon request by County
(RSO) Range Safety Officer Training
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- This training can be set up by county through county leaders.
- Taught by Blake Clark the State shooting sports coordinator
- If you have a group of people who want this training, schedule a date with Blake to conduct this training.
- This training can be set up by county through county leaders.
Level 1 National Training in Rifle, Shotgun, Archery and Muzzle Loader
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- If you are wanting more in-depth training in rifle, shotgun, archery and muzzle loader disciplines we have a state training team that are Level 2 Nationally trained that can conduct training.
- To set the level 1 trainings up call Blake and work with him to help you schedule and make arrangements with the instructors to teach these courses.
Projects: Rifle, Shotgun, Archery
- Advancement Guide for Youth - Shotgun
- Advancement Guide for Youth - Archery
- Advancement Guide for Youth - Rifle
- .22 Rifle Coaches Guide
- Archery Target Scoring Guide
- Discover 4-H Rifle Guide
Leader Certification Training
- Sign in to Register
- Go to Clover Academy
State Contest Information
National Contest
Info TBA
Shotgun Shooting Online Course by Blake Clark
The best way to learn to shoot your shotgun guaranteed.
Western Heritage Invitational
July 30 - August 2, 2023 | Price, UT
- Western Clothing Outfit Evaluation Score Sheet for Contest
- WHP Brochure - Coming Soon!
- WHP Introduction Video
- WHP Shooting stage samples
Questions? Contact Blake Clark | blake.clark@usu.edu | (435) 797-0112
For more information pertaining to Utah 4-H Shooting Sports in your area,
contact your local County Extension Office
Download the official Utah-4H Event App for detailed info on shows, projects, conferences, and so much more!