Shooting Sports

Washington County Desert Shooters 4-H club

Anyone that is in the 9 through the 12 grade and attended the Youth Hunter Education Challenge in April is welcome to go to Utah 4-H State contest's July 12 - 14, 2012.   To register and get more information click here then scroll to the bottom for information and forms.  

After you fill out your forms please bring your registration and forms to the St. George 4-H office at 44 No. 100 E.  If you have questions call us at (435)634-5706

 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS

The 4-H shooting sports program builds confidence, self-discipline, skill, and it's fun!   Shooting sports focuses on 3 shooting disciplines: 1) Shotgun 2) Long rifle and 3) Archery.  Each venue requires a fee to satisfy to upkeep of the facility and improve it, usually the fee is no more than $5.00.  It also encompasses wildlife identification and safety.  You are not required to attend each discipline area, you can choose the one you want to become proficient in and only attend that one, or you can learn all areas of discipline.  We love having the youth learn all areas of focus but understand that is not always possible.  

Youth are taught the finer points of each discipline and then as they practice they become proficient in each. Remember to practice on your own also, this is a fun, learning family activity.  The competitions across the state allow them to show off their shooting abilities, learn new skills and make new friends.  Shooting sports requires discipline and practice.  As they learn they realize they are in charge of which level of skill they want to be at.  They soon learn that, "if it is to be it's up to me!"  REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!

 If you are interested in this program and would like more information please call our office (435)634-5706.

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OUR PRACTICE SHOOTS

HUNTER'S EDUCATION CLASS

WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH THE EXTENSION OFFICE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS CLASS PLEASE CALL 634-2693 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information:  wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/huntereducation.html

Because there will usually be other people using the facility your respect for them and your behavior must be in line with the range safety rules and the ethics of all hunter’s and shooters. 

1.    Parents are welcome, but asked to allow the child the autonomy to learn/practice.  Closely supervise younger children and pets are NOT allowed at the range.

2.   Safety is always a high priority, if safety rules are not followed then the youth is asked to leave and come back when they are ready to be safe and follow the range safety rules. There is one reminder only, when lives are on the line with unsafe behavior these rules need to be faithfully observed. The second warning is actually asking them to leave or sit out until after practice. 

3.   You are responsible for firearm safety while using this facility so learn the rules of the range and ALWAYS listen to the Range Safety Officer (RSO).  If you don't have the rules that are posted for this range then ask for a copy so you can become familiar with them.

4.   You are responsible to maintain muzzle control ALWAYS pointing your muzzle in a safe direction (down range) and making sure of what is beyond your target.  

5.   You are responsible for listening to the range master and only handling your firearm when told to do so and you are on the firing line.

6.   You are responsible to apply the skills you learn so you can improve your skills and discipline in each area of shooting.

7.   You are responsible to maintain your shooting equipment and keep them in good repair and to know your equipment.

8.   You are responsible to bring your own shooting equipment, ammunition, water, and ground cloth (for prone position) when necessary.

9.   How well you do is up to you each time your score is better or you perfect a learned skill you will have the desire to keep getting better

It is up to you to enjoy what we do, if not please don’t disrupt those wanting to learn and practice.

This is a fun program where safety is of utmost importance there is no reason for anybody participating to be unsafe. I don’t think anyone here would want to be accountable for someone getting hurt.

The discipline and skills you will learn will stay with you throughout your life. The best part is you will enjoy and learn a lifelong sport. Plus make new friends.