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We are offering another opportunity to order the 2023 Shooting Sports shirts. They include “In Memory of Jim” text on the sleeve in recognition of Jim Easthouse and his contribution to the Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Anyone in Larimer County 4-H is welcome to place an order.

Shirts are available in Cotton or Moisture-wicking for $26.50 each.

Payments are online only—no cash or checks will be accepted.

The deadline to order has been extended to Monday, November 13, 2023 by 10:00 p.m.

The date and location to pick up the shirts will be determined soon.

Shooting Sports Leaders: The Foundation is once again applying for a grant to help purchase equipment and supplies for the Shooting Sports program. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee Building to discuss the needs for 2024. If you are unable to attend, please contact the key leaders in your discipline so they can bring your suggestions to the meeting.

2023 was a successful year for Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports and our members. Here is the year quantified...by the numbers.

Have questions about 4-H and about the Shooting Sports project in particular? Come to the 4-H Open House on Thursday, October 5 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch (5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado 80538).

This is a great time for families who are interested to get all of their questions answered.

Encourage all of your friends and family who might be interested in participating to attend!

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The Western Heritage contest is broken into Western Action Shooting, a Personal Interview, and a History Knowledge Test. Qualified seniors will be eligible for 2024 National Western Heritage Invitational travel stipend funds.

Participation is limited to youth enrolled in the Western Heritage project. Registration is on 4HOnline. Please register by Friday, Sept 15. Contest cost is $30 each and does not include meals. Please bring payment to the contest.

Reach out to Josey (jpukrop@jeffco.us) with questions.

Applications are open for the 2023 Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2023.

Please read through the expectations and find the link for the application process below.

Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program Expectations 

As a Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador, you will be representing over 82,000 4-H youth and alumni from across Colorado. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. As an Ambassador you will be meeting with potential donors who are CEOs of companies, University Administrators, and others that support the Colorado 4-H program. The way you present yourself, speak, and act are very important when you are serving as an Ambassador. 

• You will be expected to be on time, so plan to be early to any event. 

• You are to respond promptly to any emails or phone calls from the State 4-H Program Director, State 4-H Shooting Sports Specialist, or Advisors. 

• Ambassadors serve at the request of the Colorado 4-H Program at the direction of the Colorado State 4-H Program Director and the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Specialist and can be relieved from State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador duties and privileges for misconduct or not following the rules. 

If selected as a Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador you will: 

• Provide leadership as active youth members of the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Committee. 

• Serve as a positive role model, what you say and do reflects on the entire 4-H Program. 

• Give demonstrations, provide public speeches, work with the State 4-H Shooting Sports team at State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings, assist with your county and state 4-H contests, meet new people, develop contacts, develop leadership skills, and serve your community. 

• Instill ethics, sportsmanship, and responsibility in all 4-H programs and activities. Develop leadership skills.

• Promote the safe, responsible handling and storage of firearms and archery equipment. Expand Colorado 4-H membership and participation in 4-H Shooting Sports. 

• Always be courteous and respectful of others. Set a good example. 

• Be inclusive, positive, encouraging, and welcoming of all 4-H members regardless of their Shooting Sports knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

• Conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner.

• Adhere to State and National 4-H guidelines and be technologically competent. 

Click here to download the application packet.

The schedule for weekend two of the state shoot including the .22 Pistol and Shotgun disciplines is now available. Please download the latest schedule. Revisions to relays are highlighted in yellow, and in red text.

Please plan to arrive one hour before your shoot time to ensure that you’re there and ready to go!

To find more information about the state shoot including a map for each location, visit each Discipline page and go to the Competitions section.

If you have any questions, reach out to your discipline’s key leader or you can email info@lc4hss.org.

The Fort Lupton Muzzle Loading Club has extended an invitation to their shoot on September 9 at 10:00 a.m. The range is located at South Platte Valley Historic Park, 2001 Historic Pkwy, Fort Lupton, Colorado.

Their club will pair an older, experienced shooter with a youngster for a fun-filled match.

The competition will include 5 shots at a single bull target, 5 shots at a bottle target, and 5 shots at a 4” gong. Distances are 25 yards and 50 yards, depending on the age of the younger participant.

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