Anoka County 4-H shooting sports/wildlife class registration process & program offerings

Registration will be done in 4-HOnline and opens on Monday, November 9 at 8 a.m. Classes fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis. 4-H members must be enrolled and have their enrollment approved before being able to register for classes. This process can take a day or two to complete so do this prior to November 9. Registration will stay open until classes are full. Classes may be cancelled if low registrations. Participants will receive a confirmation email from Kim Ferguson letting you know which classes you are in and how much you owe. Do not send in payment until you receive this email. Payments are due one week after you receive this confirmation email.

You will have the opportunity when you register to select alternate choices for air gun and archery sessions. Select all classes that you are available for in case your first choice is full.

Register through your 4-H Online account. 

• If you have a family account in 4-H Online, login and then click on Events on the left side of the screen; event is "Anoka County 4-H shooting sports classes". Then select members name. On the next screen, click “Start Registration”.
• If you are new to 4-H and don't have an account yet, the 4-H Online event registration guide is helpful. Creating an account does not require commitment for future participation. Please select "In-person 4-H Camp/Event-Anoka County" for Club and "Shooting Sports" for projects.
• Contact Kim Ferguson at [email protected] or call 763-324-3495 for assistance.

Air Gun/BB Gun – Held at the Bunker Hills Archery Building. Learn about safe gun handling, shooting fundamentals, and range commands. Join in air rifle (4th grade & up) and bb gun (3rd grade) shooting, wildlife programs & recreational shooting. The first two will meet eight consecutive Wednesdays, starting January 6, Air Gun 1 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. and Air Gun 2 from 8 – 9:30 p.m. Air Gun 3 & 4 will meet on eight Fridays tentatively starting January 22, Air Gun 3 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. and Air Gun 4 from 8 – 9:30 p.m. All four classes are the same; just offered on different dates and times. 
Air Gun 1 & 2 Dates:  Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24  (no make up night)
Air Gun 3 & 4 Tentative Dates:  Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19  (no make up night) Dates for Air Gun 3 & 4 will be finalized soon. 

Air Pistol – Held at the Bunker Hills Archery Building in Andover. Learn about safe gun handling, shooting fundamentals, and range commands. Must have completed 2 year of Air/BB gun and be intending to shoot Air Pistol at the State Shoot. State Shoot rules will apply. Taking an Air Pistol class only, will NOT meet the requirements for shooting Air/BB gun at the State Shoot. If space allows those that have completed only one year of Air/BB gun will be able to join. Held at the Bunker Hills Archery Building. Classes meet eight consecutive Mondays starting March 29 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Dates:  Mar 29,  Apr 5, 12, 19, 26,  May 3, 10, 17  (no make up night)

Archery – Held at the Bunker Hills Archery Building in Andover. Learn proper techniques for shooting the bow and arrow. For youth in grades 3 and up. Two classes will be offered this year. Both classes are from 7 – 9 p.m. Archery 1 meets eight consecutive Mondays starting February 1. Archery 2 meets eight consecutive Wednesdays starting March 3. Both classes are the same; just offered on different dates.
Archery 1 Dates:  Feb 1, 8, 15, 22,  Mar 1, 8, 15, 22  (no make up night)
Archery 2 Dates:  Mar 3, 10, 17, 24,  31,  Apr 7, 14, 21  (no make up night)

.22 Rifle – Requirement:  Must be in at least 6th grade and have completed one year of air gun. Learn to shoot target rifles, pistols, scope rifles, and silhouettes. Shooters will be required to provide their own ammunition. Training is eight weeks typically in May on Wednesday evenings. Training is eight consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, May 5 at Beaverbrook Gun Club in East Bethel from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Dates:  May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23  (no make up night)

Shotgun – Requirement:  Must be in at least 6th grade and have completed one year of air gun. Learn to shoot target rifles, pistols, scope rifles, and silhouettes. Shooters will be required to provide their own ammunition. Instructors may have ammo for sale. Location and specific dates for this class have not yet been determined. More information to come.

Black Powder - Requirement:  Must be in at least 6th grade and have completed one year of air gun. Learn basics of muzzleloader rifles and pistols and throwing tomahawks. Classes meet April thru August on Saturdays Beaverbrook Gun Club in East Bethel from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Specific dates for this class have not yet been determined. More information to come. 

Firearm (Hunter) Safety - Receive a Firearm Safety Certificate upon completion of the course and passing the state test. To be eligible to receive your Firearm Safety Certificate, you must be 11 years of age or older. Classes meet eight Thursdays, starting March 4, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Bunker Hills Activities Center in Andover. Field day is at Beaverbrook Gun Club in East Bethel.
Dates:  Mar 4, 11, 18, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 (Field day), 29 (Test day) (no session on March 25)

Trapping Class - Shooting Sports/Wildlife committee and the Minnesota Trappers Association have teamed up to provide an outdoor training and learning session on trapping. Registration for this class will open in Spring of 2027. Training for 4 weeks typically held in April.

Wildlife Activities - A variety of wildlife sessions will be offered as part of the 4-H shooting sports/wildlife project. Non-shooting sports members can attend. More information to come.

There is a fee for each class. Fees need to be paid after you are confirmed in your classes. Payments are due one week after you receive this confirmation email. Do not send in payment until you receive a confirmation email from Kim Ferguson letting you know how much you owe.

Fees for 2027:

• Air Gun – $22                          
• Air Pistol - $22
• Archery – $22
• Shotgun – $10 (plus ammunition & targets)
• .22 Rifle – $22 (plus ammunition)
• Firearm Safety – $10
• Black Powder – $25
• Trapping – $5