This page contains information on the overall 4-H Shooting Sports program in South Dakota. In South Dakota, our Shooting Sports program is divided into two seasons.
- Most of our programs offer the following in late fall/winter: Rifle (BB Gun, Air Rifle,22 Rifle programs), Pistol (Air and 22) and Archery (Recurve and Compound); these culminate in a state event held at the end of April.
- There is also a summer season running from May to August; during this season, we offer Shotgun and Muzzleloading, which culminate with a state event in September.
- Some counties offer 22 Rifle and Pistol during the summer due to the weather, but these are the exception more so than the rule.
- We also have a couple of counties that offer the Hunting and Western Heritage, which tend to run year-round.
Counties have their own starting dates for all these programs and may have enrollment and prerequisites for some of these disciplines. It is best to contact your local county 4-H professional to find out county specifics and to get involved in the Shooting Sports program in South Dakota.
Spring State Shoot
The 2026 Spring State Shoot will take place April 24-26 at various locations around Pierre and Fort Pierre. Check back regularly for results and updates throughout the contest.
2026 Results
Important Dates
- February 15 - End of Match 1
- Match 1 scores due to the state coordinator the day after the match close (February 16) by 9:30 a.m. CST
- March 15 - End of Match 2, safety scores due, 4-H enrollment deadline
- Match 2 scores due to the state coordinator the day after the match close (March 16) by 9:30 a.m. CDT
- State Shoot entry opens - the following week (March 17)
- April 15 - End of Match 3
- Match 3 scores due to the state coordinator the day after the match close (April 16) by 9:30 a.m. CDT
- State Shoot entry closes (April 16)
- April 17 - Spring State Shoot teams due to the state coordinator by 3:30 p.m. CDT
- April 24-26 - Spring State Shoot at various locations around Pierre/Fort Pierre
- May 16 - Spring State Shoot ribbon orders due to the state coordinator
- July 1 - Spring shooting sports season payments due
- May 30-31 - Summer Outdoor Archery Tournament at Yankton
- June 21-26 - 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships at Grand Island, Nebraska
- July 1 - End of Match 4, safety scores due
- Match 4 scores due to the state coordinator the day after the match close (July 2) by 9:30 a.m. CDT
- August 1 - End of Match 5, Fall State Shoot entry opens, 4-H enrollment deadline
- Match 5 scores due to the state coordinator the day after the match close (August 2) by 9:30 a.m. CDT
- September 1 - End of Match 6 (includes skeet)
- Match 6 scores due to the state coordinator the day after the match close (September 2) by 9:30 a.m. CDT
- Fall State Shoot registration closes (September 2)
- September 10 - Fall State Shoot teams due to the state coordinator the day by 12:00 p.m. CDT
- September 11-13 - Fall State Shoot at Mitchell, SD.
- September 29 - Fall State Shoot ribbon order due to state coordinator
- November 1 - Fall shooting sports season payments due
- Coaches trainings for Spring Shoot disciplines - held September-February
- Coaches trainings for Fall Shoot disciplines - held May-July
Rules and Resources
View rule books, qualifying scores, ribbon requirements and additional resources for all South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports contests.
Records and Past Results
View state match records and an archive of past results for the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.
Shooting Sports Hall of Fame
The 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame was started in 2015. It was created to recognize those who played a role in bringing shooting sports to the South Dakota 4-H and those who have helped it to grow on the state and regional levels. It is also a place to recognize participants who have participated and excelled in contests, beyond South Dakota and 4-H.
Upcoming Events
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Shotgun @ Ft. Pierre
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Willow Creek Wildlife (20628 Willow Creek Rd, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532).
4-H Outdoor State Archery Tournament
SDSU Extension 4-H will host the 4-H State Outdoor Archery Tournament at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center (800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078) from May 30-31.
4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator Training @ Pierre
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator Training on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center (412 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501).