4-H Outdoor Education Coach Training - November 21-22

Registration is open for the 4-H Outdoor Education Coach Training set for November 21-22 at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood.  This training and certification is available to any enrolled adult leader (21 years of age or older) desiring to coach 4-H youth in projects where live firing is conducted. This training and certification is designed specifically for projects including Hunting & Wildlife and Outdoor Challenge. This certification does not allow the adult to coach local Shooting Sports projects. The training is also available for enrolled adults 18-20 to become Assistant Coaches. All training participants will also receive the Texas Hunter Education Instructor Certification. In addition, the training will cover wildlife management basics, wildlife identification basics, wildlife biologist skills basics, game laws and ethics, various hunting and outdoor living skills, camping safety, boating safety, and other outdoor safety basics.  Registration is available on 4-H Connect; https://texas.4honline.com.  More details can be found on the training flyer.

4-H Muzzleloading Coach Training - November 21-22

Registration is open for the 4-H Muzzleloading Coach Training set for November 21-22 at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood.  This training and certification is available to any enrolled adult leader (21 years of age or older). The training is also available for enrolled adults 18-20 and enrolled youth 14-18 to become Assistant Coaches. The training will cover all firearm types used in a 4-H
Shooting Sports Muzzleloading project; rifles, shotguns, and pistols.  Registration is available on 4-H Connect; https://texas.4honline.com.  More details can be found on the training flyer.

4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project Practice Contest - Sinton

Registration is open for the Practice Contest of the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP) to be held in Sinton on November 14, 2015.  The Practice Contest is designed to provide hands-on training for youth participants and adult coaches in this wildlife competition where youth evaluate habitat for various wildlife species, design a wildlife habitat management plan, and test their knowledge in wildlife identification and information.  This is the chance to train as a team and as a coach.  Questions will be answered as we go through the contest.  The Practice Contest will follow the WHEP Manual posted on the 4-H Wildlife webpage at this url address.  For more details, see the information under 'Practice WHEP Contests' and 'Sinton' on the same 4-H Wildlife webpage.

2016 4-H Shooting Sports Texas Team Application

Today is the day!

The 2016 4-H Shooting Sports Texas Team Application is now open on 4-H Connect!

BEFORE applying applicants MUST read the application instructions available HERE. (on the Shooting Sports website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports, in the National Invitational & Texas Team section, titled "Texas Team Application")

The application deadline is Wednesday, November 11, 2016.

Please contact the State 4-H Shooting Sports office with questions!

2015-2016 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Postal Leagues

What are Postal Leagues? Originally named “Postal Leagues” because the targets were mailed in for scoring via the U.S. Postal Service, Postal Leagues are a state-wide competitive shooting match in which participants can compete with others across the state without having to travel outside their home county. Participants complete their course of fire locally over an extended designated time frame. Thus, allowing for greater flexibility of schedules and eliminating the cost of travel to an event. Following the close of the matches, scores are submitted electronically to the State Office. Events include: 3-P Smallbore Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery, BB Gun, Light Rifle, Precision Air Rifle, Sporter Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Muzzleloading Rifle, Muzzleloading Pistol, Trap, and Skeet. Participants may compete in as many events as their county/club will allow. All shooting must be supervised by a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach certified in the appropriate shooting discipline (Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Muzzleloading).

Match Dates: October 1, 2015-March 31, 2016

Official Registration/Payment AND Score Submission:
February 1-March 31, 2016 on 4-H Connect—$5/participant+$10/event

Click HERE for detailed information, rules, and event specifics.