4-H Shooting Sports

Goals

• 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.