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Shooting Sports program held

October 10, 2006|Roy Turley

The 4-H Shooting Sports program had the largest number of participants this year in regard to state competition, as 16 youth displayed their talents in archery, air rifle, rifle and trap.The shooting sports program trains youth to handle and shoot firearms in a safe manner.

The program teaches leadership and responsibility while offering fun activities. If desired, the youth also can participate in competitive events.

Competition isn't the main focus of the program, but safety and youth development are among the program's top priorities.

The program has five disciplines: Shotgun, 12- and 20-gauge; Rifle, .22 caliber bolt action, pellet and BB; pistol, Pellet and .22 cal.; muzzleloader, rifle and pistol; archery, compound (bare and recurve) bow hunter and target.

Program Objectives:

Youth development is the No. 1 goal of 4-H shooting sports education. Other objectives are:

To enhance development of participants' self concept, character and personal growth through safe educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activities.

To strengthen families through life-long recreational activities.

To develop leadership qualities in youth and adults.

To expand 4-H membership and involve additional 4-H adult volunteers.

To encourage understanding of natural resource concepts through participants' interest in shooting.

To expose participants to the board array of vocations and lifelong vocational activities related to shooting sports.

To teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment.

To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

To complement and enhance the affect of existing safety and hunter education programs.

Active youth participants in the program include Macy Barton, Myles Barton, Scott Daughtery, Aaron DeBord, Jennifer Fiefhaus, Haley Flannery, Wade Hughes, Drew Ison, Ashley Marcum, Chris Marcum, Hillary Osborne, W K Prewitt, Garry Taylor, Mary Kelley Tucker, Stewart Williams and Adreanna Woolwine.

Teddy Marcum, Holly Hughes, Ronnie DeBord, Harry Fiefhaus, Ron Toler, Chris Marcum, Jim Trappnel, Ernie Sammons and Aleene Eury serve as volunteers in the program.

Two great supporters of the 4-H program are the Clark County Fish and Game Club and the Central Kentucky Coon Hunters Association.

For additional information about the program contact the Clark County Extension Office at 744-4682.

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