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Father and son fishing at Horsetheif Lake in Western South Dakota during early fall.

4-H Outdoor Challenge

There are plenty of reasons for get outside more, but there are also great benefits for families to get outdoors this fall. SDSU Extension 4-H is partnering with other University Extension programs around the country, and we are encouraging families to get outdoors.

Three canoes in a body of water with the Black Hills in the background
Nov 13 - 15

4-H Outdoor Challenge

The 4-H Outdoor Challenge encourages 4-H members and families to take a break from their normal routine and spend time outdoors. The challenge runs from November 13-15.

4-H Volunteer helping 4-H youth shooting trap
Dec 14

Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CST.

Shooting Sports coach helping youth shooting shotgun
Dec 07

Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 7 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CST.

4-H shooting sports coach and youth at a trap shooting range.
Nov 13

4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training @ Brookings

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on November 13 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CST at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).

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).

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 @ Brookings

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery and rifle 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).

A white, four-dimensional 4-H clover sits next to votive candles as a table centerpiece

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.