New Resources Posted on 4-H Natural Resources Program Webpages

Fourteen new printed resources have been added to the various webpages representing the 4-H Natural Resources Program.  These webpages include the following projects and links:
Shooting Sports - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports/
Sportfishing - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_sportfishing/sportfishing/
Wildlife - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_wildlife/wildlife/
Outdoor Challenge - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor/ 

The resources titles include:

• Gear Judging Practice Scenario
• Know Your Dominant Eye Activity
• Life Skills Color Wheel
• Cartridge Board Activity
• Skill of Observation Activity
• Skill of Observation Activity Form
• Sportfishing Dryland Tournament
• Fish Halves Activity
• Texas State Parks Youth Group Annual Pass Application
• Fish Study Guide
• Wildlife ID Guide
• Wildlife Tracks Fact Sheet
• Tying the Thief Knot
• Hunter Skills Trail Manual

Visit the various webpages to view and download the resources.   Look for additional resources to be added to each page in the upcoming months.

4-H Shooting Sports Pistol Coach Training

District 8 and Williamson County 4-H will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Pistol Coach Training on October 3-4 in Georgetown.  This training is open to any enrolled 4-H volunteer (minimum 21 yrs. old), CEA, or enrolled 4-H member between the ages of 14-18.  The registration is only open a short time; September 10-21.  Registration is online on your 4-H Connect personal profile at https://texas.4honline.com.  Look for 2015 D8 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training - Georgetown - PISTOL ONLY.

Upcoming 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training Opportunities

West Region 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training--San Angelo--September 19-20, 2015
Registration open on 4-H Connect August 16-September 13, 2015--$120
Detailed information to be available on the Shooting Sports website.

District 12 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training--Cotulla--September 26-27, 2015
Registration open on 4-H Connect August 15-September 17, 2015--$150
Detailed information available on the D12 website: http://agrilife.org/d124h/events/shooting-sports/#workshop

NOTE: All participants must enroll as members via 4-H Connect prior to registering for any trainings. Adult enrollment requires a current background screening. Those enrolling for the first time or reenrolling and due for a screening need to get enrolled as soon as possible to allow time for the screening to process. Please contact your county Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office with questions.

Youth Hunter Education Challenge

The Northeast Region Youth Hunter Education Challenge will be held October 10th at the Arlington Sportsman's Club in Mansfield.  This event is open to youth 9-18 years of age.  The Challenge will cover six events (.22 caliber rifle, muzzleloading rifle, shotgun, archery, wildlife identification/hunter skills trail, and a hunter responsibility exam).  Registration is $25 per competitor and covers lunch and an event t-shirt.  Registration deadline is September 30th.  This is a fun event that tests shooting skills, wildlife knowledge skills, hunting skills, and hunting safety knowledge.

Contact the following for more details and registration information:
Debbie Laughman - LDL3Laughman@gmail.com, 817/991-5525
David Hammonds - mrdavidhammonds@att.net, 817/236-3158

Johnson County 4-H 3D Archery Shoot

Johnson County 4-H will hold a 3D Archery Shoot on September 12th at the Johnson County Shooting Sports Association Range in Alvarado.  Entry deadline is September 1st and open to the first 100 entrants.  Registrations include lunch.  All 4-H age classes are available.  All bow classes are available.  Contact Debbie Laughman for more information and entry forms; 817/991-5525.

Free Shotgun Clinic Sponsored by TSRA

The Texas State Rifle Association Foundation is sponsoring a free Shotgun Clinic in August.  Complete details are found in the event poster and registration form linked below.  Click on these to view the information.  Please direct all questions to the contact information found within the clinic material below.  Space is limited.  Registration deadline is July 31st.

 Shotgun Clinic Poster 

 Shotgun Clinic Registration Form