Over 600 youth participate in Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational
Tue, 10/09/2018 - 10:26am
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The Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational was held in Martin County September 7-9, 2018. 643 youth from 53 counties participated in the following events: BB gun, Standard Air Rifle, 3 Position Air Rifle, Air Pistol, .22 Rifle, Muzzleloading, Trap, Silhouette, Wildlife Calling, Skillathon snf Conservation/Wildlife Displays.
Youth had the opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned throughout the past year, having spent a minimum of 15 hours working with a trained instructor in their discipline of interest.
The Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Program began in the 1980’s and has grown to 4,000 4-H members and 500 adult leaders. Adults can become certified discipline instructors by attending a weekend workshop and instructing youth in their local community. To learn more about the Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Program, visit us online at z.umn.edu/4h-ssw.
The following 4-H’er placed at the Shooting Sports and Wildlife Invitational
Nathan Johnshoy – Senior Trap – 2nd Place
Nathan Johnshoy – Archery Class C – 3rd Place
Nathan Johnshoy – .22 Field Grade Senior – 6th Place
Savanna Rankin – .22 Field Grade Senior – 9th Place
Hannah Johnshoy – Wildlife Calling Intermediate – 1st Place
Payton Berg – Skillathon Junior – 1st Place
Treyton Broden – Skillathon Junior – 2nd Place
Matthew Rankin – Skillathon Junior – 9th Place
Cameron Broden – Skillathon Intermediate – 5th Place
Congratulations to the .22 Field Grade Intermediate and Senior teams on taking third place.