Training in Shooting Sports and Wildlife Education via 4-H Program
In August and September 2025, several events for youth shooting sports and wildlife education will take place. Here's a rundown of the events, their locations, times, and age requirements.
- Youth Air Rifle/Pistol Events
- Dates: August 12 and 19, 2025
- Venue: Fairgrounds, horse barn
- Time: 4:30-6 pm
- Age Requirements: Grade 3 and up for air events, grade 6 and up for shotgun events
- Equipment: Equipment will be available for use, or participants can bring their own
- Contact: For questions, contact the Office at 320-632-0161
- Youth Upland Bird Hunts (Shotgun)
- Dates: September 20-21, 2025
- Location: Klamath Wildlife Area, Klamath County, Oregon
- Time: Not specified
- Age/Equipment: Targeted for youth (exact age not specified), shotguns and appropriate ammunition (must comply with nontoxic shot requirement)
- Contact: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife for more information
- Hunter Education and Instructor Training Workshops
- August 23, 2025: Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshop (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- August 24, 2025: Waterfowl Hunting Workshop
- Location: New Mexico (exact location not described)
- Age/Requirements: Typically hunter education courses have youth starting at 11-12 years old, but check with local agency
- Contact: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for more information
- Hunter Education Class at White Sands Missile Range
- Dates: August 2-3, 2025
- Location: White Sands Missile Range, NM
- Requirements: Students must have a NMDGF customer ID
- Contact: Check the Instagram post linked to NMDGF for more information
- Wildlife Education
- Date: August 7, 2025 (5-8 pm)
- Location: Not specified
- Contact: For questions, contact the Office at 320-632-0161
Remember, for all hunting or shooting activities, check local laws for age requirements and permissions. For specific youth air rifle or pistol shooting events, consider checking local shooting sports organizations or wildlife agencies not referenced here.
For further inquiries, you can visit the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website or contact Jack Creek Preserve at [email protected] or 406-682-3358.
Stay tuned for more events in the coming months!
- Engaging in sports extends beyond the August and September events; local shooting sports organizations or wildlife agencies may host additional youth air rifle or pistol shooting events.
- For those with an interest in hunting sports, the Hunter Education and Instructor Training Workshops offer valuable opportunities to learn and enhance skills.
