The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Alexandria Sept. 9-11, and 593 youth from 50 counties participated in the following events:

BB gun, Standard Air Rifle, 3 Position Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery, .22 Rifle, Muzzleloading, Trap, Silhouette, Wildlife Calling, Skillathon and Conservation/Wildlife Displays.

Youth had the opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the past year, having spent a minimum of 15 hours working with a trained instructor in their discipline of interest.

The Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Program began in the 1980s and has grown to more than 5,000 youth members and 500 adult leaders.  Adults can become certified discipline instructors by attending a weekend workshop and instructing youth in their local community. Visit us online to learn more about the Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Program – https://extension.umn.edu/projects-and-more/4-h-shooting-sports-wildlife-project.

Local participants: 

Brady Grimes- 3rd grade BB, Conservation

Isaac Hennen- Trap Shooting, Conservation

Amber Peabody- Archery, Conservation

Emily Peabody- Archery, Conservation

Evan Radil- Air Rifle, Conservation

Abbey Schoumaker- Archery, Skillathon, Outdoor Cooking Workshop, Conservation

Coby Schoumaker- Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Silhouette, Wildlife Calling, Skillathon, Conservation

About 4-H: Minnesota 4-H is a youth development program provided through the University of Minnesota Extension. We believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. Last year, we empowered over 63,000 young people across the state with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Learn more at z.umn.edu/4h.