4-H shooting sports contests and events
Contests and events
Shooting sports contests and events allow youth to demonstrate their skills, interact with peers and have fun.
Local and regional contests
Providing opportunities for 4-H members to engage in properly supervised local and regional contests frequently gives youth an incentive to practice while building their competencies related to the safe and appropriate use of firearms/equipment. These events also enable youth to build positive relationships with peers, develop personal accountability and model ethical behavior/sportsmanship.
If your county is planning a shooting sports contest or activity, please follow the guidelines outlined in the state's 4-H shooting sports handbook (pdf).
State contests
State contests are offered in designated disciplines for youth ages 8 to 18. These also serve as qualifying events for eligible Idaho youth (ages 14-18) to advance to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. State contests incorporate at least two of the three discipline events youth will encounter at the national level.
State contest documents
- Air pistol check-in form
- Air rifle equipment check-in form
- Archery equipment check-in form
- Hunting equipment check-in form
- Smallbore pistol equipment check-in form
- Smallbore rifle equipment check-in form
National contests
The National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships are held annually in late June at Grand Island, Nebraska. For more information, visit the national championships 4-H shooting sports website.
2025
Idaho's 4-H state shooting results