Shooting Sports

Hunter Education Course / March 26–27, 2022

| Announcements, Hunter Education |

Registration for our Hunter Education class on March 26–27, 2022 is now OPEN. The registration link will close at 5:00 p.m. on March 23. Students will NOT be able to register or cancel after that date/time.

Download and read both of the following documents:

Participants and parents need to read the class information and follow the instructions. This document includes information about where to go, what to bring, class times, etc.

Participants MUST register and complete the online class before March 26. Find information about the online course by clicking here. Upon successfully completing the online class, participants will be prompted to print out their certificate of completion. Participants MUST bring their certificate of completion on March 26 along with the attached consent form to be admitted into the class. We will NOT allow students into the class on March 26 without their online certificate of completion and a signed student consent form.

If you have any questions, contact Cindy at csh@frii.com or 970-481-7993.

Register for Hunter Education

Shooting Sports Orientation Process/Safety Training for 2022

| Orientation, Projects |

New Members:

All members new to Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports must attend an Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom FIRST, followed by the In-Person Orientation SECOND. This applies to all disciplines. This orientation process is mandatory and must be completed BEFORE attending practices.

Returning Members:

Members returning to Larimer County Shooting Sports must attend an Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom. This applies to all disciplines.

If adding a new discipline, members must attend an In-Person Orientation as well. This orientation process is mandatory and must be completed BEFORE attending practices for the new discipline. (A returning member is defined as a member one who took part in the discipline in the previous year.)

This Orientation Process/Safety Training must be completed before any member is eligible to attend any practices.

Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom

There is no signup for the Zoom meeting. Use the links above for each meeting.

Please log in a little early—we will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Members AND parents are required to attend, and we will be taking attendance.

In-Person Orientation

There are 2 opportunities, please attend one if you are a new member or adding a new discipline:

  • Saturday, January 29
  • Saturday, April 16

Members who attended the Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom on Wednesday, January 19 are eligible to complete the In-Person Orientation on Saturday, January 29. Members who attend any of the Annual Safety Meetings on Zoom are eligible to complete the In-Person Orientation on Saturday, April 16.

Each member will be assigned an arrival time and schedule for this orientation based on their project disciplines. Watch your email the week prior to the event for your scheduled arrival time. Sessions will take place between 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Members AND parents are required to attend, and we will be taking attendance.

If you have questions, please contact us at info@lc4hss.org.

Hunter Ed Internet Conclusion Course on November 20

| Announcements |

An Internet Conclusion Course for hunter education is being offered on Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Colorado Youth Outdoors Swift Ponds. This course is for those who have already completed the Internet Course via hunter-ed.com.

To view the information and sign up, visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife page.

(Hunter education is NOT required to take part in Shooting Sports in Larimer County 4-H. However, to be eligible to compete at the state competition, participants must submit their hunter education card before the July 1, 2022 deadline. You can find more details by visiting the lc4hss.org website.)

Lon Hagler Archery Range Community Service

| Community Service |

“I pledge my hands to larger service…”

We utilize the Lon Hagler Archery Range for the archery practices our club hosts. This community service project is our way of saying thank you to the Big Thompson Bowhunters, the organization that maintains the archery range.

For this community service project, we will be painting! Please wear appropriate clothing that you can get dirty in.

The more hands, the quicker the work. We look forward to having your help on Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m.

Please use the signup to RSVP.

Lon Hagler Community Service Signup

Shooting Sports Orientation Registration

| Orientation |

There is one more opportunity to complete Shooting Sports orientation for this 4-H year. Registration closes next Tuesday, March 30 at 12:00 noon.

If you have any questions, please ask!

All Shooting Sports participants must attend scheduled orientations before they are eligible to attend practices. The final opportunity to complete orientation this year will be a virtual orientation on April 1 followed by in-person orientation on April 3.

Virtual Orientation, Thursday, April 1, 2021

  • For all members who have not yet attended the virtual orientation.
  • Virtual orientation is a REQUIRED component this year.
  • The final opportunity to complete orientation for 2021.
  • The Zoom link will be emailed on Wednesday, March 31 to members who have registered.

Registration is required by the deadline of Tuesday, March 30 at 12:00 noon.

Register for Orientation on April 1

In-Person Orientation, Saturday, April 3, 2021

  • For members new to Shooting Sports, any previous members who did not participate in practices in 2020, and any returning member adding a discipline.
  • Virtual orientation is REQUIRED to be eligible to attend.
  • RSVP with arrival time and session will be sent via email.
  • Sessions will last 45 minutes for each discipline.

Visit the Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports website at http://lc4hss.org to find the registration form and more details. If you have any questions, please email info@lc4hss.org.

New 4-H Livestock, Horse, Shooting Sports Extension Agent

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Bailey Schilling, a Colorado native, grew up in Larimer County where he was an 11-year 4-H member. Bailey showed goats, lambs, cattle, and participated in archery during his 11 years. He was also a member of the Livestock Judging Team from 2012–2014 and represented Colorado at the National Contest in Louisville, Kentucky in 2013. Along with operating Schilling Boer Goats, Bailey credits the 4-H judging program for setting the foundation of his success. It taught him valuable evaluation techniques, quick decision-making skills, and the experience in public speaking that enabled his success in numerous opportunities he encountered. 

Following judging in 4-H he received scholarships to begin his collegiate judging career at the junior college level where he accepted an offer from Illinois Central College. After two years of being in the midwest, he returned home to judge for the Rams. Bailey graduated CSU with a B.S. in Animal Sciences in 2018, and then an M.S. in Animal Sciences in 2019. Before deciding to start a career in extension Bailey coached the Livestock Judging Team at CSU for two seasons. He is excited to help progress various programs by adding additional educational opportunities to allow for better understanding amongst members in their respective projects. 

Hunter Safety Class on April 17–18

| Hunter Education |

Hunter education is not required to compete at the county shoots. However, to be eligible to compete at the state competition, participants must submit their hunter education card before the July 1 deadline.

11 Years and Older

Members who are 11-years-old or older have the opportunity to receive their hunter education card by completing ONLY the online course before May 15, 2021. This is a temporary allowance due to health restrictions, so we recommend getting started now. The cost is $24.50.

Register for Online Course

Under 11 Years

For members who are under 11-years-old, the online course at Hunter-Ed.com is required prior to attending the in-person internet completion course.

Register for the in-person class here and then click the button above to register and begin the online course.

Register for Completion Course

The in-person completion course will be held on April 17–18, 2021 at the First National Bank Building at The Ranch and Front Range Gun Club in Loveland. The class fee is $10.

The major portion of this course uses the Internet to complete the mandatory homework. The online portion of this course is $24.50 and is available. Students must show the certificate of completion for the online course to attend the classroom session.

On Saturday, we will meet at the First National Bank building at The Ranch in Loveland from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. On Sunday, we will meet at the Front Range Gun Club at 697 Denver Avenue in Loveland from 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Please contact Cindy Buckardt at 970-481-7993 if you have any questions.

Shooting Sports Leader Meeting / March 3

| Leaders, Meetings |

All Shooting Sports leaders are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the First National Bank Building, South Hall (side closest to the McKee Building). Please enter through the glass doors.

If you wish to attend but are unable to come in person, please contact Cindy Buckardt at csh@frii.com. We can have a Zoom link available.

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