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

Registration will be done in 4-HOnline and opens on Tuesday, November 12 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 12. Final deadline to register will be Monday, December 2.

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.

Specific dates will be posted soon.

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 (4^th grade & up) and bb gun (3^rd grade) shooting, wildlife programs & recreational shooting. Classes typically offered in January and February on Wednesdays or Fridays. 

Air Pistol – Held at the Bunker Hills Archery Building. Learn about safe gun handling, shooting fundamentals, and range commands. Must have completed 2 year of Air/BB gun. Classes typically offered in April on Mondays. 

Archery – Held at the Bunker Hills Archery Building. Learn proper techniques for shooting the bow and arrow. For youth in grades 3 and up. Classes typically offered in February - May on Mondays or Wednesdays. 

.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.

Shotgun – Requirement:  Must be in at least 6th grade and have completed one year of air gun. Learn basics of shotgun and trap shooting. Shotgun Shooters will be required to provide their own shells and the cost of clay targets will be extra. Training for nine consecutive Wednesdays typically July thru August.

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.

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. Training typically held in March and April on Thursday.

Trapping Class - Shooting Sports/Wildlife committee and the Minnesota Trappers Association have teamed up to provide an outdoor training and learning session on trapping. 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 must be received by Monday, December 9 or you will be removed from the class. Do not send in payment until you receive a confirmation email from Kim Ferguson letting you know how much you owe.

Fees listed are for last year. There may be an adjustment for the upcoming year.

• 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