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Our shooting sports program is one of our most successful and fastest-growing programs. The mission of the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Program is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes so that they may become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society.
The Shooting Sports Program in St. Mary is open to all 4-H members from 4th-12th grade. All participants must be enrolled in 4HOnline in order to participate in the program. For information on how to join 4H, please use this link here: Join 4-H (lsuagcenter.com).
The deadline to register for shooting sports is October 23th for the 2026-2027 year. To register, the $100 fee and registration form (which can be accessed below) is due to the 4-H office by the deadline. Registration forms turned in after the deadline will not be accepted.
For more information about the Louisiana Shooting Sports Program, please see the handbook below.
Disciplines that are currently offered in St. Mary include archery, shotgun, and rifle (.22).
At least one parent and/or other guardian, must attend all practices with your child. This is something that the state office requires for all shooting sports practices in order to meet safety regulations to keep youth safe.
In order to compete at Shooting Sport matches, members must complete at least 8 hours of training/practice in their respective discipline. Practices are held at the Franklin Sherriff's Shooting Range on Saturdays.
Volunteers play a crucial part in our Shooting Sports Program. In order to become a certified Shooting Sports Instructor, you must complete required training in the respective discipline. Contact Chloe Paridon at [email protected] or our Shooting Sports Coordinator for more information on becoming a volunteer.
It is very important that your child receives Hunter Safety Education Training. Members who do not obtain a hunter's safety certification by December 31, 2026 will not be allowed to practice/compete.
