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October 20th, 6:00 PM
Location: TBA
Please contact Miss Carrie with any questions:
All 4-H Shooting Sports members in good standing are eligible to compete in 4-H shooting sports events.
Official 4-H enrollment is required. Shooting Sports Enrollment will begin in September and close November 1st, 2026.
Hey 4-H’ers! Are you ready to get outside and explore? Calcasieu Parish 4-H is launching an all-new program called Geaux Outdoors, and it is packed with awesome new opportunities for anyone who loves hunting, fishing, shooting, or just hanging out in the great outdoors.
By signing up for Geaux Outdoors, you get access to three different clubs under just one enrollment. You can pick one, try two, or join all three! Here is what you can choose from:
Geaux Shoot (Shooting Sports): If you are between 9 and 19 years old and want to practice shotgun, archery, or rifle, this is for you! You will meet once a month from October to March to learn firearm safety and sharpen your shooting skills. Note: You must have your permanent Hunter’s Education Certification before you can register for this club. Members must provide their own equipment for smallbore rifle and shotgun. Archery equipment is available for use on practice days.
Geaux Fish: Want to learn how to fish? You don't need any gear or experience to join! This brand-new club will teach you about salt and freshwater fish, biology, fish processing, and more.
Geaux Hunt: This club is all about wilderness survival, wildlife management, and outdoor skills. You will get to spend plenty of time outside with other 4-H members learning why conservation matters and how to protect our local wildlife.
Important details for Shooting Sports: Because of safety and practice scheduling, specific dates, times, and shooting slots for Geaux Shoot will only be sent directly to the members who register for it. They won't be posted in the general club updates, so make sure you check that box at registration if you want to participate!
Geaux Shoot Range Safety and Club Information Meeting
Want to learn more before you sign up for Geaux Shoot? Join us for an online informational meeting on October 20th at Gayle Hall.
Ready to join? Head over to 4HOnline and look for the event titled "Calcasieu 4-H Geaux Outdoors."
The deadline to register is November 1st. If you or your parents have any questions, reach out to Miss Carrie for help. Get ready to gear up and Geaux Outdoors this year!
All 4-H members (new and returning) wishing to join the shooting sports program this year are required to hold their Hunter's Education Certificate prior to enrollment.
Shooting Sports enrollment will begin in September and close November 1st, 2026
Informational meeting: October 20th, 6PM, location at Gayle Hall
Contact Miss Carrie with questions
The Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports program encompasses the initiative goals of volunteer leadership, capacity building for youth and families, and the environmental stewardship with commitments from the Louisiana State University AgCenter. The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is an active program that is attractive to both youth and adults. The program uses positive learning and interaction with youth and adult role models. The disciplines are modeled after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program and are administered by nationally certified-state leaders consisting of extension personnel and volunteers.
4-H membership – All 4-H Shooting Sports members in good standing are eligible to compete in 4-H shooting sports events. Official 4-H enrollment is required. Shooting Sports Enrollment will begin in September and close November 1st, 2026.
Age Requirement – 4-H Club members must be 9 years of age before January 1 of the current club year and must not have passed their 19th birthday on January 1. Juniors will be shooters ages 9-13 as of January 1st of the current year. Seniors will be shooters ages 14-19 as of January 1st of the current year
Training – a) Participants are required to have completed 8 hours of 4-H Shooting Sports discipline training each year in each discipline in which they want to compete. A 4-H Shooting Sports certified discipline instructor will verify workshop completion and competition on individual registration forms.
b) ALL 4-H members joining shooting sports this year MUST have their hunter's education certificate prior to enrolling in the program. This includes all new and returning members.
Course information can be found through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries: www.wlf.state.la.us/hunting/education.
Team Composition - Teams are composed of 4 individuals in all disciplines except for BB Gun and Shotgun-Modified Trap (BB Gun teams shall consist of 5 team members and up to 2 alternates/Shotgun-Modified Trap shall consist of 5 team members).
Team competition will take place in Regional Matches Only. No teams except BB Gun will be assigned before Match. Top individual scores from each parish will determine teams. You cannot qualify for State on a team except in BB Gun.
Event Participation –Participants are expected to compete in the required state events within the discipline in order to qualify for Nationals. Look at event synopsis starting on page 39.
Health & Code of Conduct Forms - It is the responsibility of each parish coordinator to have the appropriate health and code of conduct forms for each participant. An adult supervisor or coach should be present at the event site, with immediate access to the forms anytime their youth are participating in an event. These forms may be obtained through local/state 4-H offices.
Safety – Safety is the highest priority for range staff, participants, coaches, and spectators. Standard accepted safety rules will be followed at all times, special safety considerations will be announced at each venue. The Match Director, Range officers, or other event staff may dismiss anyone from the range for unsafe behavior. The score may be forfeited, participant disqualified, or spectators barred at the discretion of the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports staff.
Handguns – Participants must comply with all federal laws pertaining to youth and handguns. Federal law prohibits the transportation of a handgun for any reason by a youth under 18 years of age. Please ensure that handguns are transported by an adult.
Equipment – Equipment check in will be at the discretion of the discipline range master and/or state shooting sports coordinator. Equipment should meet the requirements that are specified in the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sport rules.
Cell Phones – The use of cell phones or other electronic devices are not permitted during competitive events at Regional and State 4-H Shooting Sports Events by participants or coaches unless permission is requested and granted from the range officer.
Eye and Ear Protection Requirement – For all firearm events, eye and ear protection is required. All participants and other persons on or in the immediate vicinity of the firing line, including coaches, range officials and any spectators must wear adequate eye protection (glasses or goggles) and ear protection. The equipment must protect both eyes. For air events, only eye protection is required; and eye protection is strongly recommended but not required for archery events.
