Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports/Wildlife Project

Shooting Sports/Wildlife is a National 4-H program that introduces youth to the proper use of firearms and archery equipment while teaching them the principles of wildlife management.

The program encourages:*

• positive youth development,
  
  
• health and physical competence,
  
  
• cognitive and creative competence,
  
  
• vocational competence and
  
  
• moral and ethical competence.

Taking Aim at 4-H Youth Development

Over 4200 young people in Minnesota are members of the 4-H Shooting Sports Wildlife program found in 50 of the 87 counties.

Kids Learn *

• Safety
• Leadership
• Sportsmanship
• Wildlife management
• Life long recreation skills
• History and tradition of shooting sports

Kids Develop *

• Self-esteem
• Critical thinking
• Health and physical competence
• Positive adult and family relationships
• Responsible environmental behaviors

Over 800 adult leaders are certified instructors running local and county Shooting Sports/Wildlife programs.

Adults Learn

• Mentoring
• Coaching skills
• Teaching skills
• Empathy towards others

Adults Develop

• Confidence
• New friends
• Organization and communication skills

Activities Include:

Instructor and Adult Certification

For More Information, Contact:
your County Extension Office or
the Center for 4-H Youth Development
at the University of Minnesota
1-800-444-4238

* Research results of 1994-95 study "Taking Aim at Youth Development" by Stephan Carlson, Ph.D. and Kimberly O'Brien, graduate research assistant.

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