The sun has come out and the weather has (finally) warmed up, prompting everyone to grab their shorts, tank tops, and sandals. But please remember that Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has a dress code.

Shorts should be mid-thigh length.

Shirts must have sleeves…no tank tops or sleeveless shirts.

Shoes must be closed-toe…no sandals, Keens, Crocs.

This dress code applies to all Shooting Sports members and leaders.

And parents, you will NOT be able to be on the shooting line or cross it without closed-toe shoes.

You can view the entire Shooting Sports Dress Code here.

The local Buckhorn Skinners Club is hosting a shoot this weekend, June 24–25, 2023. Muzzleloading key leader, Rod Bergstrom, is a member and invites Muzzleloading members to attend.

Find information on the Facebook event or the flyer.

As you may know, one of our 4-H families was involved in a tragic car accident on Wednesday, June 7. 4-H Leader Kate Ulam was lost in that accident, and her son David McConnell suffered injuries but is recovering. Community members have started a GoFundMe site for the McConnell family and for the Ulam Family for those who would like to contribute. Community members have also set up an informational blog for updates on David. For those in need of support, we are aware of one mental health resource through the state of Colorado, but there are likely others available.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to either the Livermore Wranglers 4-H Club or the Larimer County 4-H Foundation in honor of Kate’s memory.

If you would like to donate to the Livermore Wranglers, please make your check out to:
Livermore Wranglers 4-H Club (put Kate Ulam on the memo line)

If you would like to donate to the Larimer County 4-H Foundation, please make your check out to:
Larimer County 4-H Foundation (put Kate Ulam on the memo line)

Please mail your check to:

Larimer County 4-H Foundation
PO Box 270371
Fort Collins, CO  80527

Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by this tragedy.

Cary Weiner (Larimer County Extension Director) and the Larimer County 4-H Team

Due to the recent weather causing practice cancellations, Muzzleloading is scheduling additional practice dates. Following are the additional practice dates:

• Sunday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Please see the Calendar for all upcoming dates, and contact the leaders if you have any questions.

Two Archery practices have been added on the following Tuesdays at The Ranch:

• June 20

• June 27

Participants must attend a minimum of four Larimer County 4-H practices to be eligible to participate in the Archery County Shoot. This gives you two more opportunities to reach this goal!

If you have any questions, please contact the Archery key leaders. Please see the calendar at lc4hss.org for all of the upcoming dates.

The Archery county shoot is quickly approaching on July 8th! To be eligible to compete in the county shoot, each member must have a minimum of FOUR practices.

We have FIVE practices left on Thursday nights from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at The Ranch. Equipment can be borrowed if you do not have your own. Please come out and join us for the remaining practices.

We hope to see you there! 

4-H Archery Leadership Team

This weekend is the Briggsdale Cowboy Shoot hosted by the Briggsdale County Shootists at the Pawnee Sportsmens Center. This is a great opportunity to get competition experience before the county shoot and Nationals.

Registration is at 8:30 a.m. on May 27 and shooting starts promptly at 9:30 a.m.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Dennis Rinebarger via email at rinebarger75@yahoo.com OR text at 970-817-3550 by Friday, May 26. Then he can plan to attend and/or provide firearms if needed.

More information can be found here: briggsdalecountyshootists.com

Montezuma County is hosting a Fun Shoot on Saturday, July 8, 2023 for .22 Rifle, .22 Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery 3D. Participants must be enrolled in 4-H.

Registration is due by June 1 with a fee of $40 including a t-shirt, prizes, and lunch. Click here for the registration information.

Click here for the PDF flyer.

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