4-H Shooting Sports - Extension Ozaukee County
WISCONSIN4-HShooting SportsBasic 4-H GuidelinesTo be included with Shooting Sports discipline instructions for:ArcheryAir Rifle .177/ .22 RifleCoordinatorHunting and Wildlife EcologyMuzzleloadingPistol (.177 Air/.22)ShotgunCover pageTHIRD EDITION October 2008
Table of ContentsBasic 4-H GuidelinesContentsCover page . 1Table of Contents . 2Certification Workshop Objectives . 4Philosophy . 54-H Shooting Sports Program Goals . 5WISCONSIN 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Brochure . 7Objectives of a 4-H Shooting Sports Program . 8National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee Position Statements . 9Paintball Policy. 10Use of 4-H Name and Emblem . 11How 4-H is Structured . 12Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports State Representatives . 14What is Shooting Sports. 15History of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program . 16Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Policy . 17Role Description: Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader . 18Role Description: Assistant Shooting Sports Leader . 19Youth Protection Program . 20What Makes A Good Leader? . 21Risk Management - Understanding Risk . 22Key Elements of a Risk Management Plan. 25Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Volunteers. 26Incident Report . 30First Aid Kit. 31Example of Waiver Form: . 32Example of Medical Consent Form: . 33Example of Equipment Loan Agreement . 34Transportation of Firearms . 35Liability of Volunteers . 36Insurance Concerns . 39Personal Insurance Recommendations for Volunteers. 40Example of County 4-H Volunteer Insurance Policy: . 41Building Parent Partnerships . 42Developing Skills for a Lifetime. 43“An Adult Who Influenced Me” . 44Understanding Youth – Age Groups . 45Leadership and Teaching Techniques . 47Non-Threatening Hands-on Instruction . 52Teaching Techniques. 53Formula for Learning . 552
Recognizing Accomplishments . 56Communication and Youth . 57What is Sportsmanship? . 594-H Shooting Sports Competition . 604-H Competition Memo . 61Program Priority Pyramid . 62Re: Shooting Sports Wildlife/Conservation activities and competition . 63Wisconsin 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program . 77Hunter Safety Certification . 78Checklist for Getting A Shooting Sports Program Started . 79Managing 4-H Money . 80Financial Accountability . 81Formula for Success . 86Involving Youth Leaders . 87County Fair Projects / 4-H Project Sheets . 90Promoting 4-H Shooting Sports . 91Fund Raising Basics . 92Supporting Partners of 4-H Shooting Sports . 93References & Resources . 95Shooting Sports Videos . 96National 4-H Shooting Sports Code of Ethics . 97General 4-H Worksheet . 983
4-H Shooting SportsCertification Workshop Objectives Learn about 4-H Philosophy, Objectives and Goals Provides hands-on experiences for working withyouth in your discipline Gain Knowledge about Communicating with andteaching youth Obtain basic knowledge about starting a ShootingSports Program Provide opportunity to acquire shooting sportsliterature to use as reference material4
Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports / Naturespace ProjectPhilosophyThe State Shooting Sports Committee strongly believes that the following philosophy beadopted by all leaders involved in 4-H Shooting Sports.WE BELIEVE: Human Growth and development is the primary goal of the 4-H shootingsports programWE BELIEVE: Shooting Sports is an outstanding way to provide human growth anddevelopment opportunitiesWE BELIEVE: Introducing safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment opensvaluable vocational and life-long recreational education Competition can teach many valuable lessons, however competitive shooting at the local,district, state, or even national level is NOT the primary goal of Wisconsin ShootingSports. Shooting Sports is part of the overall “Naturespace” program. Thus all Shooting Sportsprojects should incorporate aspects of ecological thinking, wildlife and conservation foundin “4-H Naturespace.” Shooting Sports is an active, exciting, fun way to promote all of the basic goals of 4-H. Ithas tremendous potential for family involvement and personal growth. The safe use of firearms and archery equipment is paramount4-H Shooting Sports Program Goals1. To give youth thorough instruction in archery and gun safety2. To provide proper training in the use of firearms and archery equipment3. To develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility and sportsmanship4. To create an appreciation and understanding of natural resources5. To provide volunteer instructors safe and proper instructional techniques6. To show volunteer leaders how to plan and manage Shooting Sports Clubs7. To develop or enhance life skills in youth and adult participants5
WHY SHOOTING SPORTSWE BELIEVEHuman growth and development is the primarygoal of the 4-H shooting sports program.Shooting sports is an outstanding way to providehuman growth and development opportunities.Introducing safe and responsible use of firearmsand archery equipment opens valuablevocational and life-long recreational education.About 2/3 of the homes in the U.S. havefirearms. Exposure to safe and responsiblehandling is vital to preventing accidents at homeor next door.Shooting is the second most popularinternational sport behind track and field. It isnearly unique in being a lifetime sport.Shooting Sports attracts a new audiences to 4-Hand creates adult-youth bonds.PROGRAM GOALS1. To encourage understanding of naturalresource concepts through participant’sinterest in shooting and hunting.2. To enhance development of participant’sself-concept, character and personal growththrough safe, educational and sociallyacceptable involvement in shooting activity.3. To teach safe and responsible use offirearms and archery equipment includingsound decision-making, self-discipline andconcentration.4. To promote the highest standards of safety,sportsmanship and ethical behavior.5. To expose participants to the broad array ofvocation and lifelong avocational activitiesrelated to shooting sports.6. To strengthen families through life-longrecreational activities.7. To complement and enhance the impact ofexisting safety and hunter educationprograms.Shooting Sports is an excellent program tocapture the interest of youth and expose them toconcepts and issues in conservation, naturalresource management and ethical behaviors.SHOOTING SPORTS INCLUDES Archery Muzzleloading Hunting and Wildlife .177 Air Pistol .22 Pistol .177 Pellet Air Rifle .22 Rifle ShotgunEach discipline teaches safety, concentration,self-discipline, self-confidence, goal setting,decision-making and courtesy as the youngpeople learn basic skills and build toward moreadvanced activities. Both competitive andcooperative skills are included. Participants areexposed to local policies, regulations, laws andethical behavior both by repeated demonstrationand through personal practice.PARTICIPANTS GAINCommunication SkillsConfidence & concentrationExposure to careersEthical StandardsFriendshipLeadership skillsLifetime sportsOpportunities to achieve goalsOpportunities to compete in matchesOpportunities to earn awardsOpportunities to set goalsPersonal responsibilityPoiseReasoning skillsRespectSafe habitsSelf-discipline & self-esteemSocial skillsSportsmanshipUseful knowledge and skillsThis year’s schedule of 4-H competitiveshoots and certification workshops as wellas registration forms can be found dex.cfm6
SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATIONSThere are too many cooperators and supporters to listall of them here. The entire shooting andconservation communities are involved. Some of themajor supporters in Wisconsin include:A SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER IS Interested in youth and their developmentInterested in some phase of shooting andoutdoor recreationWilling to learn how to teach shootingeffectivelyWilling to be helpful, open and supportiveInterested in challenges with rewardsEnthusiastic, positive and energeticHonest, self-disciplined and kindShooting ability is not essential, but willingness tolearn coaching skills is. Training is available forinterested people. Program materials provideexcellent support. LEADER RESPONSIBILITIESLearn and practice higher standards ofsafetyLearn and practice cooperative coachingtechniquesLearn and practice 4-H teachingtechniquesInvest your time, energy and spiritFocus on helping youth develop and learnBe a strong, positive role modelLeaders must attend a 2-day training workshopbefore they are allowed to lead a Shooting SportsProgram in Wisconsin. Several workshop optionsare available each year.WI Chapter of the National Wild Turkey FederationSafari Club International (WI & NE Chapters)Federal CartridgeFriends of the NRAWhitetails UnlimitedWisconsin 4-H FoundationWisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesDept of Wildlife Ecology – UW Madison.Cooperative ExtensionUniversity of WisconsinExtensionWISCONSIN 4-HSHOOTING SPORTSThese organizations are dedicated to the safe,responsible, socially acceptable use of sporting arms;the education of shooters and sound natural resourcemanagement.FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact the University of Wisconsin ExtensionOffice in your countyorDoug Thompson,Wisconsin State 4-H Shooting Sports CoordinatorBrown County – UW Extension1150 Bellevue StreetGreen Bay, WI rTom CarpenterWisconsin 4-H Youth Development431 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon StMadison WI 53703608-262-1223email: tom.carpenter@ces.uwex.eduUniversity of Wisconsin-Extension is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Institution. Wisconsin 4-H Youth educationalprograms and materials, and all other cooperative extensionprograms and materials, are available to all without regard torace, color, national origin, sex, handicap, religion or ageINTERESTED INSHOOTING, HUNTING,SAFETY, KIDS?READ ON 7
Objectives of a 4-H Shooting Sports ProgramRonald A. Howard Jr.The 4-H Shooting Sports Program strives to enable young people, their parents and adult volunteers tobecome responsible, self-directed and productive members of society. Agents, leaders, instructor andcoaches must understand the goals and objectives of the program in order to manage or present itproperly.These goals and objectives are consistent with the goals and objectives of the 4-H program. Theprogram transfers knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop human capitol, using the subject matterand resources of the land-grant universities.The specific goals and objectives of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program include but are not limited tothose listed below.1. To encourage participation in natural resources and related natural science programs byexposing participants to the content through shooting, hunting, and related activities.2. To enhance development of self-concept character and personal growth through safe,educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activity.3. To teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decisionmaking, self-discipline and ethical behavior.4. To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.5. To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and life-long avocational activitiesrelated to shooting sports.6. To strengthen families through participation in life-long recreational activities.7.To complement and enhance the impact of existing safety, and hunter education programsusing experiential educational methods and progressive development of skills and abilities.Remember the differences in the age, experience, abilities, and development of young people whenprograms are presented. Refer to a publication on ages and stages of development to be sureappropriate methods are used to reach the objectives.Dr. Ronald A. (Ron) Howard has been a member of the National Shooting Sports Development Committee since its beginning.During the development of this guide he was Associate Professor of 4-H and Youth and Forestry and Natural Resources at PurdueUniversity. Presently he is a 4-H Youth Specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas 4-H Office, 809 University Drive East, CollegeStation, Texas 77843-24734-H Shooting Sports Guide8
Kids 'n' GunsNational 4-H Shooting Sports CommitteePosition StatementsWhy does 4-H have a shooting sports program? 4-H uses shooting sports to teach youth development. Our programs are valuable for helping young peopledevelop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self esteem and sportsmanship. Thediscipline and self-control required for responsible firearms use carries over into many other aspects of life. 4-H programs provide a positive experience for youth and promote the safe and ethical use of firearms. It is our belief that firearms education reduces gun accidents. Hunting and Shooting are rich American traditions. 4-H shooting sports programs help continue this traditionthrough involvement of the total family: youth, teens, parents, grandparents, etc.Don't shooting programs like those run by 4-H spread American's violent gun culture? No! In fact, there is ample evidence that the opposite is true. The 4-H shooting sports program is designed to teachgood self-concept and character, and to promote the highest standards of safety and ethical behavior. In addition,with 60-80 million gun owners in America, and the vast majority of them using guns safely and responsibly,America has a peaceful gun culture. In a society that has chosen to possess firearms, all members, regardless of age should be provided adequatetraining to ensure safe, ethical and responsible interaction with firearms.Isn't easy access to firearms one reason for the violent behavior we've seen in Columbine and other schoolshootings? No, access is not the issue. The safest location for a responsible gun owner to store a firearm is the secureenvironment of his or her home. Firearms should however, be stored so that they are inaccessible to unauthorized users.Isn't hunting inhumane and unnecessary in modern life?There are four primary values that arise from hunting: social, economic, ecological and historical.1. Societal. Hunting is a viable and healthy food source, promoting good sportsmanship and ethics. It is a valued partof our American heritage and is exceptionally good mental/physical exercise. Hunting is an ideal and commonfamily activity.2. Economic. Hunting minimizes the economic loss of human life and property damage that may result from roadkills and crop depredation. Hunters spend millions of dollars each year to pursue the sport, and much of thatmoney goes directly into wildlife management.3. Ecological. Hunting is a vital wildlife management tool. Hunters' dollars support wildlife habitat projects in everystate in the USA. Hunting improves the health of natural wildlife populations and contributes to the conservationof our natural resources. A well-placed shot by a skilled marksman is a more humane cause of death than naturalcauses experienced by wildlife.4. Historical. Hunting was a necessary method of obtaining food and clothing by our forefathers. The act of huntingand utilizing game animals, in similar ways, helps us to appreciate the demands and sacrifices that our ancestorsfaced in the historical development of modern %27N%27Guns.php9
Paintball Policy12/06/03The purpose of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is to promote youth development through the safeand responsible use of Archery equipment and firearms. Pointing any type of firearm including airguns, laser guns or laser sighting devices at any person or any humanoid or tombstone target isinappropriate and dangerous.Therefore the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee is unequivocally opposed to such use in the4-H program.10
Use of 4-H Name and EmblemPreferredAccepted UseAccepted UseAcceptable (no 4-H represented here)Preferred 4-H ShootingSports LOGO 2008Inappropriate UseFor more information: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/Click on “Name & Emblem”; Click on “Using the 4-H Nameand Emblem”11
4-H PartnersHow 4-H is StructuredThe Cooperative ArrangementThe Smith-Lever Act passed by Congress in 1914 created the Cooperative Extension System to provide for apartnership between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the land-grant colleges anduniversities located in each state. USDA sets priorities, and the Extension Service at the federal level developsinitiatives associated with these priorities. These issues and initiatives are in turn emphasized on the state andlocal levels in programming.At the federal level, 4-H youth programs are in the USDA unit titled Cooperative State Research, Education, andExtension Service (CSREES). The particular unit that works with the 4-H youth program is called Families,4-H, and Nutrition.Extension 4-H youth programs are sponsored through a cooperative arrangement between the U.S. Department ofAgriculture, University of Wisconsin (a land-grant institution), and local government (county commissions andcounty boards of education). Private donors provide additional program support.UNITED STATESDEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREUNIVERSITY OFWISCONSIN72 COUNTYEXTENSIONCOMMITTEESThe contract between the cooperating government agencies specifies that the land-grant institution will carry outsuch functions as employing, training, and supervising one or more extension agents in each county.The agent who works with 4-H youth programs is to develop and maintain a voluntary educational program foradults and youths. This is done through organization of local resources. The county usually agrees to support theextension faculty through appropriations for staff, travel, and local office facilities.Each county must have a County Extension Committee. This is the legal group that guides the countyCooperative Extension Service program.Other County Support for the 4-H ProgramCounty 4-H Leaders' Association. Most counties have a County 4-H Leaders' Association. All adult 4-Hvolunteers are invited to participate. The leaders' association serves primarily to (1) provide volunteer trainingand support and (2) set priorities and plans for county 4-H functions. An extension agent serves as an adviser tothe leaders' association. The association is usually organized with officers, a program of work, and regularlyestablished meeting times.County 4-H Foundation. You may live in a county that has a county 4-H foundation. This is a legal grouporganized for the purpose of securing and managing financial resources to support the county 4-H program. Whileit does not make program decisions, the foundation may support those program decisions made by the leaders'association, advisory committee, or extension staff.Other Extension Groups: Home and Community Education, Agriculture/Agri-Business, and other extensionsponsored groups often contribute to the 4-H youth program. These groups can provide financial and volunteerresources.Community Groups and Organizations. Often other community groups (local businesses and banks), agencies,and organizations may work closely with the 4-H youth program on special programs, projects, or activities.Adapted from West Virginia University Service Extension Service”4-H Volunteer Visions”12
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Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports StateRepresentativesCENTRALAlex AbelPO Box 105Readfield WI 54969920-667-4756Email: abelsacres@hotmail.comSOUTHERNKevin Shull6903 N Cty Hwy YMilton WI 53563608-868-7699Email: kragco@centurytel.netTom TomlinsonW4921 Hwy ZWestfield, WI 53964920-787-7142Email: tomlinsonj@hotmail.comPat Smith702 5th SWWaunakee WI 53597608-849-4085Email: psmith@chorus.netWESTERNJoe Tiry34111 Cty Hwy OStanley WI 54768715-644-2538Email: jtiry@centurytel.netSOUTHEASTBarb Yogerst2401 Western AveJackson WI 53037262-677-2379Email: nbyogerst@sbcglobal.netEmilie FleischmannN4142 Pray AveGranton, WI 54436715-743-4394Email: amilia54436@yahoo.comNorb Yogerst2401 Western AveJackson WI 53037262-677-2379Email: nbyogerst@sbcglobal.netNORTHEASTTom KramerW7891 Cty MShawano WI 54166715-526-3261Email: trkramer@crinet.net4-H SHOOTING SPORTS STATE COORDINATORSState 4-H Shooting Sports CoordinatorDoug Thompson1150 Bellevue StreetGreen Bay WI 54302920-391-4617Email: doug.thompson@ces.uwex.eduState 4-H Shooting Sports Support StaffTom Carpenter431 Lowell Hall610 Langdon StMadison WI 53703-1195(608) 262-1223Email: tom.carpenter@ces.uwex.edu14
Fact Sheet 1What is Shooting SportsRonald A. Howard Jr.Shooting sports is an activeprogram, attractive to youthand adult audiences. Thecurriculum is designed to assistyoung people in personaldevelopment, establish a personal environmental ethic andexplore life-long vocational andavocational activities. Theprogram uses experientiallearning and positiveinteractions with youth andadult role models to help youngpeople develop self-concept,self-assurance and a positiveself-image.The content provides aframework of knowledge andskills for lifetime participationin recreation, hobbies andcareers related to shootingsports and wildlife. Coreconcepts stress safety, ethicaldevelopment, personalresponsibility and life-timerecreationThe program promotesresponsibility, decision makingand identifying realistic,personal goals. Participantsmay elect to compete at a levelappropriate for their abilities orpursue other objectives.Participants have shown highachievement in the field, shopor classroom and on the targetrange, but personaldevelopment for young peopleand leaders is the real objective.The program strives to make"every kid a winner," and to"make the best better."Like other 4-H projects, shooting sports has a subject matterbase. It has strong links tonatural resources, wildlife, outdoor recreation and safety. Thecontent is drawn from sportsmedicine, psychology,education, biological and physical sciences, engineering,mathematics, technology, aswell as American traditions,folklore and history.The proportion of volunteersand participants new to 4-H isas high as 80 percent in shooting sports programs. Linkswith other 4-H programs allowthe program to introduce thewide array of activities andlearning experiences 4-H hasto offer. The programpromotes positive interactionbetween young people andconcerned, interested andwell-prepared adults withshared interests. Thoserelationships result inrecruitment of both youth andadults not being reached byother programs.The content continues togrow, and its scope is limitedonly by the availability ofleaders and the imaginationsof participants. The program isflexible and adaptable to nearly any local audience - rural orurban. Equipment and facilitiesare also flexible, and numerousfunding alternatives are available. Its major disciplines include archery, hunting andwildlife, muzzleloading, pistol,rifle and shotgun. A foundation of basic programs leadsinto more advanced activities.Shooting sports involves toomuch for a single leader todeliver successfully. It isdesigned to be delivered by acommittee or team of volunteers with agent advice, consentand support. It emphasizes thevalue of a cohesive anddynamic group of volunteers,each with limited responsibilityto present a program that isbetter than any one of themcould present alone. Identifying, recruiting, selecting andequipping leadership teams isone of the most significant keysto success. State and regionalworkshops equip leaders todeliver and promote theprogram.If you like kids, have an interest in shooting or related activities and are willing to learn,the 4-H shooting sportsprogram and youth of yourcommunity need you. For moreinformation, contact yourcounty Cooperative Extensionoffice, state 4-H shootingsports coordinator or state 4-Hoffice. We will be happy tohelp you get a program started.4 - H and Youth Development Specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Service.15
History of the 4-H Shooting Sports ProgramWhy it was started:1. Shooting and hunter education organizations shared a concern about recruitment anddevelopment.2. Hunter educators were concerned about teaching essential skills to produce safe and ethicalhunters. The need was important for people coming
Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports / Naturespace Project . The State Shooting Sports Committee strongly believes that the following philosophy be adopted by all leaders involved in 4-H Shooting Sports. WE BELIEVE: Human Growth and development is the primary goal of the 4-H shooting sports program . WE BELIEVE
and maintaining the 4-H Shooting Sports Program under the guidance of the local K-State Research and Extension agent(s). The county/district 4-H program . must. utilize 4-H shooting sports volunteers that have been screened at local level and certified by the state 4-H shooting sports Level 2 instructors.
individuals involved in shooting sports on a higher level and providing the program for youth. This includes NRA instructors, NRA range safety officers, council shooting sports chairs, council shooting sports committee members, NRA coaches, council professionals, camping committees, camp rangers,
List of Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Education instructors 4-H Shooting Sports equipment inventory. For all firearms owned by 4-H, be sure to include serial numbers, make, and model A copy of each 4-H Shooting Sports Range Plan (Purdue Risk Management form). This
4. All certified 4-H shooting sports instructors are a minimum of 21 years of age and have completed a state level 4-H shooting sports workshop in the specific discipline they will be teaching. 5. State level 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor certification workshops provide a minimum of twelve (12)
BSA National Shooting Sports Manual Updates— November 2013. Following are changes, updates, and corrections to the current Boy Scouts of America National Shooting Sports Manual. Please refer to it and this document until the 2014 National Shooting Sports Manual is published. You can purchase a manual from Supply, and it is also available
The annual Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Games does not require qualification for any of the events. Each participant . a county 4-H Shooting Sports project. At least one 4-H certified coach must be enrolled on 4-H Connect, currently coaching in the county project, and certified for each shooting discipline for which a 4-H member is .
Every competitor must be currently enrolled in the 4-H shooting sports project. 2. Every competitor must possess a valid Colorado Hunter Education Safety card and must upload it to . Additionally, the letter must include a signed statement from a certified 4-H Pueblo County shooting sports instructor in each discipline being requested stating .
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