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4-H Shooting Sports

Todd Tarifa

Close-up of a teen boy aiming a rifle.

Braxton Hill, of East Feliciana Parish, showcases his love for shooting sports. Photo provided by Braxton Hill


Participation Highlights

  • 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: 2,250 members participated in major events.

Key Findings

  • High Engagement: 93% feel the program lets them explore their interests.
  • Safety: 96% feel safe in the program.
  • Peer Support: 87% feel supported by other kids.
  • Feeling Valued: 87% feel they matter in the program.

    • Volunteer Efforts

    • Training: Over 3,400 volunteers trained since 2006, with 600 active instructors.
    • New Instructors: Over 200 new Level I instructors trained this year.

    A row of teens lying on their stomachs in a grassy area aims rifles.

    Rifle participants compete at the Regional Match.

    A row of teens line up aiming bows and arrows.

    Archery participants compete at the Regional Match.

    Two participants seated in chairs touch fists together in a large room.

    Louisiana youth celebrate their performances at the 4-H National Championships.
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