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. See the Idaho's 4-H shooting sports rules (pdf) for specific event details.

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 share basic information and registration materials with the state 4-H shooting sports coordinator for posting.

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. Consult Idaho's 4-H shooting sports rules (pdf) for specific details.

• 2025 Idaho's 4-H state shoot results (excel)

State contest documents

• State 4-H shooting sports rules
• 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
• Archery pistol and rifle scorecards (excel)

National contests

The National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships are held annually in late June at Grand Island, Nebraska.  For more information, visit https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/shooting-sports-program/national-championships/.