Program Areas
Shooting Sports
Utah 4-H Shooting Sports
Utah 4-H Shooting Sports provides hands-on learning opportunities for Utah youth and families. Youth can participate in 4-H State Contests or the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, gaining confidence, discipline, and leadership skills. Volunteers can become certified instructors to expand opportunities for youth in their local communities.
Information and Resources
Event Dates
4-H Shooting Sports State Contest
- April 27—28, 2026 in Logan, UT
State Western Heritage Invitational
- June 12—13, 2026 in Sanpete County in Utah
4-H "Top Shot" Series
- Multiple dates, Oct 2025—Aug 2026
- Multiple locations throughout Utah
4-H Shooting Sports National Contest
- Grand Island, Nebraska
- View National 4-H Shooting Sports page
Projects: Rifle, Shotgun, Archery
Youth Guides (updated 2025)
- Advancement Guide for Youth - Archery
- Advancement Guide for Youth - Rifle
- Advancement Guide for Youth - Shotgun
State Contest Information
- Utah 4-H State Shooting Sports Contest Rulebook *COMING SOON
State Test Information
- Hunter's Ed—National Study Guide
- Quizlet Flashcards
National Contest
Shotgun Shooting Online Course
The best way to learn to shoot your shotgun guaranteed.
Western Heritage Invitational
June 12-13, 2026 | Sanpete County
- Western Clothing Outfit Evaluation Score Sheet for Contest
- WHP Brochure - Coming Soon!
- WHP Introduction Video
- WHP Shooting stage samples
- National 4-H Western Heritage Project: www.4-hwesternheritageproject.org/
State Contest
Dates & Location
May 2-3, 2025Southern Utah Shooting Sports Park
Hurricane, UT
Events
Friday—Knowledge Test & RifleSaturday—Archery & Shotgun
Information
$35 per participantParticipants to provide all ammo, equipment, & safety protection
Blue Card needed to participate at State
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK RESERVED AT HOLIDY INN EXPRESS - WASHINGTON, UT. Must call by 4/1/25
Contact your county coordinator with questions
Sign up on 4h.zsuite.org
Questions? Contact Utah 4-H | (435) 797-4444
For more information pertaining to Utah 4-H Shooting Sports in your area,
contact your local County Extension Office
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