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4-H Shooting Sports

The 4-H Shooting Sports program develops safe shooting habits in youth ages 8-19. Students practice under the guidance of certified instructors and coaches who have received over 15 hours of training in the areas of safety, techniques, coaching and youth development.

All 4-H Shooting Sports Content
A 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer helping a pointing down range helping a youth at an Archery Tournament.
Nov 06

4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on November 6 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Pennington County Office (601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701).

4-H shooting sports coach and youth at a trap shooting range.
Dec 05

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Hunting Skills @ Lennox

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle, pistol and hunting skills disciplines on Saturday, December 5, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln County 4-H Office (27711 Highway 17, Lennox, SD 57039).

Shooting Sports coach helping youth shooting shotgun
Nov 07

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Hunting Skills @ Rapid City

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle, pistol and hunting skills disciplines on Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Walter Taylor Pennington County 4-H Building (601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701).

4-H, Shooting Sports, Muzzleloading gun, Adolescent girl shoting a muzzleloading gun while 2 adolescent males watch

State Shooting Sports

View important dates, updates, results and resources for state shooting sports events.

4-H youth and judge at a shotgun range.
Dec 12

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Ipswich

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, December 12, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building (515 7th St, Ipswich, SD 57451).

Shooting Sports coach helping youth shooting shotgun
Nov 14

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Winner

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Tripp County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St, Winner, SD 57580).

Shooting Sports coach helping youth shooting shotgun
Nov 14

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Brookings

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).

Shooting Sports coach helping youth shooting shotgun
Oct 03

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Shotgun & Muzzleloader @ Mitchell

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the shotgun and muzzleloader disciplines on October 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Gun Club(3400 West Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301).

4-H youth and judge at a shotgun range.

State Shooting Sports Rules and Resources

View rules and resources for state shooting sports events.

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SD 4-H welcomes new Shooting Sports and Outdoor Education Field Specialist

September 15, 2026

South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, is pleased to welcome Karen Gardner as a new SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor Education Field Specialist.