Shooting Sports

Project Information

Participating in 4-H Shooting Sports requires completing at least one project at the county level. Completing a project includes entering in the Douglas County Fair

Detailed project information can be found on the Colorado 4-H Natural Resource Project website.

• Review the Project Overview and Tips. Here you will find the Exhibit Types (i.e., Display Board Exhibit, Stand-Alone Exhibit, and Decorative Exhibit Items)
• The record book (or e-Record) can be downloaded from here, too. It is required to complete the record book for the project. It can be printed and completed by hand or updated electronically.

The Douglas County Fair exhibit rules are available on the Douglas County Fair website in the Junior Division Competition Rules document (search for Shooting Sports Division).

• The basics of the Douglas County Fair rules is that they use the Colorado State Fair rules.
• The Colorado State Fair exhibit rules are available on the Colorado 4-H website in the 4-H Exhibits Requirements document.

Some projects will qualify to be entered into the Colorado State Fair. While this is not required, it is encouraged to participate if project qualifies.

County Contest Information

Participating in the 4-H Shooting Sports contest is optional but encouraged.

You will often hear the contest called “the County Shoot.”

Each 4-H Shooting Sports participant will need to complete Colorado Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education (one time requirement). One of our county volunteers often offer a class for 4-H members in February or March.

Useful information can be found on the Douglas County 4-H Shooting Sports website.

The Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Rulebook can be found on the Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports website. You will find contest rules and equipment requirements for all disciplines in this document.

Shooting Sports Disciplines

• Rifle (.22 or Air)
• Pistol (.22 or Air)
• Shotgun
• Archery
• Muzzleloading