2023 Important Updates -
You must be enrolled in 4-H and in the Shooting Sports & Wildlife project area in 4honline. Log into your family account and make sure you are enrolled in the project area and that a consent has been signed. The consent form will automatically pop up when adding the project.
4-H’ers registering for 22 Rifle, Trap, and/or Black Powder must have completed a Fire Arms Safety course prior to participating in these 4-H disciplines. Oakdale Gun Club also requires a signed waiver.
Summer
Summer sessions for Archery, BB and Pellet will take place on Monday nights at the Washington County Fairgrounds for grades 3 and up. Training will take place on the following Mondays: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 - Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Summer sessions for 22 Rifle, Trap, and/or Black Powder will take place Tuesday nights at the Oakdale Gun Club for 4-Hers who have their DNR gun safety certificate and have completed 7th grade. Training will take place on the following Tuesday’s: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5 - Training: 6 pm – 8:00 pm
Please complete a pre-registration form so we know what disciplines you are interested in this year. Additional contact information along with volunteer options, t-shirt sizes will also be asked.
State Shoot
In 2023, the State Shoot will take place September 8 – 10, location TBD. Youth must have logged 15 hours/discipline with certified trainers and must attend 8 hours of wildlife training to be eligible for the State Shoot.
More information will be shared over the summer months.
Fees
There is an additional fee of $40.00/participant or $80.00 max per family to help cover expenses of the program. Payment must be received before attending training. Checks should be made out to Washington County 4-H sent to the following address.
Washington County 4-H
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
Washington County Shooting Sports Overview
Questions can be directed to Ann Church a churc109@umn.edu