We have received word that the 2021 Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships will be conducted using an alternate format similar to that used in 2020.

State shoot will not be a centralized event hosted in Pueblo and Colorado Springs at the end of the summer. Instead, 4-H members who qualify will compete at a scheduled shoot at the local county level. Targets and scorecards will be submitted so that results can be compiled at the state level.

“The decision to follow the alternate format for 2021 will allow for all counties to begin planning for State Championships activities earlier. Even with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, there are still many variables and unknowns that must be considered regarding the status of State, County, and University COVID-19 guidelines at the end of August. These variables and unknown factors may have significant impacts on the ability of County and State programs to coordinate and deliver an event(s) the size and scope of the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. Therefore, following the alternate format for the 2021 Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships will help to ensure that all 4-H members who are eligible to compete in the State Championships have the opportunity to do so. Counties will be encouraged to work together to coordinate alternate format State Championships events. More information regarding the 2021 State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships alternate format will be shared as it becomes available in the near future.”

— Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports

The following disciplines will have changes to the course of fire due to the alternate format:

Archery: No 3D targets will be included in the contest.

• Seniors will shoot the course of 5 arrows per distance twice for a total of 40 shots. (Distances are 50 yards, 40 yards, 30 yards, and 20 yards.)

• Juniors will shoot 5 arrows per distance once for a total of 20 shots. (Distances are 40 yards, 30 yards, 20 yards, and 10 yards.)

Shotgun: No Sporting Clays will be included in the contest.

• The Skeet class will consist of three rounds of 25 targets shot in sequence for a total of 75 targets.

• The Trap class will consist of three rounds of 25 targets shot in sequence for a total of 75 targets.

• Combined scores for trap and skeet will be used to determine 2021 national qualifiers.

The Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports superintendents and leaders are meeting soon and will release details and schedules for our county’s state competitions for each discipline. Please watch for more information soon!

We will be having a Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting on Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Berthoud Room at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

Topics will include the State Shooting Championships Alternate Format, selecting dates for the State Shoots, and topics related to the Shoots.

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Weld County is hosting a shooting sports invitational on June 5 at the South Platte Historical Range in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the contest will begin at 9:00 a.m.

There will be Junior and Senior Divisions for the following Disciplines:

• Archery—Classes: Compound and Recurve

• .22 Rifle—Classes: Hunt, Scope, 4P, and 3P

• .22 Pistol—Intermediates and Seniors only. Modified Camp Perry round only.

• Muzzleloading

• Air Pistol

• Air Rifle—Classes: Utility, 3P, and Off-hand

Contestants can participate in a maximum of 4 classes.

The cost is $7 per class if pre-registered, $14 per class if not pre-registered by June 1. Any changes made after June 1 will incur $14 per change.

Contact Ray Sagehorn with questions at 720-244-0238.

Registration is open now through this SignUpGenius.

Download the PDF flyer here.

It’s time to start thinking about record books and projects! Yes, fair isn't until August, but now is the time to start getting ready. This year we will be having 3 workshops.

**Please note that this is a progressive series, NOT duplicates of the same workshop scheduled three times.**

• May 12 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom:

We'll go through the entire record book to help you understand what's needed for each section and talk about what a “fair project” is. We’ll also have some information about registering for fair. No pre-registration is required—watch your email for the Zoom link from Pam (sent on May 5, 2021). Download the record book to have handy either as a PDF or printed during this meeting. You can find it here: http://co4h.colostate.edu/.../e-recordshootingsports.docx

• June 9 at 6:30 p.m. In-person at the McKee Building:

We’ll run through the record book to answer questions about each section, answer questions about projects, talk about fair registration. If we need to do registration for this workshop we'll send out a SignUpGenius link closer to the event.

• July 14 at 6:30 p.m. In-person at the McKee Building:

Bring your record books and project so we can answer questions or give help as needed. We’ll talk about interviews and check-in day for fair, and answer any other questions you have about fair! If we need to do registration for this workshop we'll send out a SignUpGenius link closer to the event.

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Jefferson County is hosting a Hunting and Outdoor Skills Invitational on Saturday, May 15. It will take place near Morrison, Colorado and start at 8:00 a.m.

Try your hand in this unique contest featuring Rifle, 3D Archery, Shotgun Course, Hunting Skills Trail, Orienteering Course, Animal Identification Contests, and more. The top four competing seniors will qualify for the 2021 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships to be held in Grand Island, Nebraska in June!

Registration is limited to 30 participants and will close by May 12. Sign up on 4HOnline today! The $30 fee per contestant will be due the day of the event.

Please see the flyer for more information and contact Josey at jpukrop@jeffco.us with questions.

We are now able to loosen our restrictions a bit for outdoor Shooting Sports practices. Our SignUpGenius registrations have been updated to allow more than one adult to accompany members.

Please keep in mind:

• Contact information is required for 1 adult per member including name. phone number, and email.

• There is now a slot to list additional people who will come to practice with the member.

• Additional family members who will be attending must be listed, stay with their family group, and family groups must stay separated from other family groups

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at practices!

We are happy to announce that we have added 5 practice dates for Air Rifle and Air Pistol. These practices will follow the same format we are currently using—14 lanes and 2 relays.

The new dates are:

• May 6,

• May 20,

• June 3,

• July 1,

• July 15.

There will be relays at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to help set up the backers and staple your targets. Shooters on the second relay will help take down the backers before leaving.

Please keep track of your practices. If you have any questions about how many you have, email Kerri Larson and she will respond to you directly. Four practices are required to participate in the county shoot. If you are shooting both Air Rifle and .22 Rifle, you can count two of your .22 Rifle practices toward your practice count for Air Rifle. (This does NOT apply to Air Pistol and .22 Pistol. These disciplines cannot be combined.)

A couple of new rules due to the limited number of lanes:

• Signup will open 30 days before each practice date in SignUpGenius. This is to give everyone a chance to sign up, allow those who do not yet have their 4 required practices to get slots, and still allow for additional practices for those who want them.

• Please only sign up for one relay per date.

• If you have already attended 4 or more practices, please wait until the day of practice to sign up. If you check after 10 a.m. on the practice day and there are empty slots, please sign up!

• Finally, if you sign up for a relay, please be there. If something comes up and you are not able to make it, please go to SignUpGenius and remove your registration.

Thanks!

Justin Mick and Kerri Larson

Mesa County is hosting an invitational shoot on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Cameo Education and Shooting Complex in Palisade.

Registration: Pre-registration is strongly recommended and must be turned in to the Mesa County Extension Office no later than May 7, 2021. Late registrations must be brought to the shoot and must include the $5.00 late fee.

Check-in: Registration and check-in begin at 8:00 a.m. The event begins immediately following remarks and range orientation.

Food: A concession stand will be available, but there is no scheduled lunch break. Competitors must plan their lunchtimes during their downtime.

Fees:

$5 Registration Fee

$10 per Discipline ($25 for Shotgun)

Payment must accompany entry forms. Checks made payable to Mesa County Shooting Sports.

Rules: The contest will follow the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book. Contestants must possess a valid Hunter Safety Card. All participants are expected to know and obey all standard NRA & NFAA range rules and commands. All equipment is subject to inspection by range officers for safety function.

Equipment and Ammunition: Each contestant must provide his or her own firearms. Bring a ground mat, eye protection, hearing protection, and kneeling rolls. All contestants must provide their own ammunition and/or arrows.

Find all of the details and the registration form here.