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.
2025 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 24 - Spring State Shoot teams due to the state coordinator by 3:30 p.m. CDT
- April 25-27 - 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 31-June 1 - Summer Outdoor Archery Tournament at Yankton
- June 22-27 - 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 4 - Fall State Shoot teams due to the state coordinator the day by 3:30 p.m. CDT
- September 5-7 - 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
2026 Hunting Team Application Deadline
SDSU Extension 4-H is accepting applications for the 2026 Hunting Skills team that will compete at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska June 21-June 26, 2026.
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2026 Hunting Team Application Deadline
SDSU Extension 4-H is accepting applications for the 2026 Hunting Skills team that will compete at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska June 21-June 26, 2026.
State Shooting Sports Records and Past Results
View state match records and an archive of past results for the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.
State Shooting Sports Rules and Resources
View rules and resources for state shooting sports events.