It’s county shoot season, and that means it’s time to register!

County shoots are coming up, and that means it's time to register!

Registration is a two-step process for each discipline.

1) Practice Cards:
Members are required to have four punches for each discipline. Place your completed practice card, with your full name on it, in the box at practice BEFORE the “Register by” deadline.

2) SignUpGenius:
Each discipline has a SignUpGenius to choose the class (or classes) and time slots that members will be shooting for county shoot. Please read the instructions for each discipline thoroughly. The SignUpGenius will close at 11:59 p.m. on the Registration Deadline listed for each discipline.

The links to the SignUpGenius was emailed to Shooting Sports members. If you did not receive it, please reach out to your key leader or email info@lc4hss.org. If you have any questions, please ask!

Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports is deeply saddened by the passing of long-time 4-H leader, Jim Easthouse.

The memorial service for Jim Easthouse will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave., Loveland, Colorado 80538. A reception will follow, also at Foundations Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's honor to Larimer County 4-H. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 270371, Ft. Collins, CO 80527 or online at larimercounty4hfoundation.com/memorial-gifts.

Click here to view Jim’s obituary.

The Archery County Shoot scheduled for July 8 has been moved to the afternoon so that the 4-H community, including leaders and families, can attend the services.

Hunter education is NOT required to take part in Shooting Sports in Larimer County 4-H. Members CAN participate in practices and county shoots without a hunter education card.

However, to be eligible to compete at the state competition, participants must submit their hunter education card before the July 1, 2023 deadline. (Bowhunter education is acceptable for Archery.)

Submit your hunter education before July 1 by emailing a photo of your card to Pam Heeney.

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.