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Shooting Sports, 4-H's fastest growing program area, 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.
Disciplines:
Become a Shooting Sports Volunteer/Instructor
Volunteers play a critical part of the entire 4-H Program and Shooting Sports is no different. Volunteer become positive role models for youth while teaching about environmental ethics, outdoor recreation, wildlife and personal safety. In order to become a certified Shooting Sports Instructor you must complete required training in the respective discipline. Contact Amy Long-Pierre or Missy Segreti for more information about becoming a volunteer.
Step #1 - 4-H Membership: Join 4-H by signing up or re-enrolling through the 4-H Online System (https://v2.4honline.com). A $15.00 enrollment fee is required. This is an annual fee that is renewed every year.
Step #2: Sign up to become a member of the 4-H Shooting Sports Club by going to the EVENTS TAB on the left side in 4-H Online, click "Add an Event" and select "St. Tammany Parish 4-H Shooting Sports Club Registration." Member registration is open September 7 through 30, 2026.
Step #3: Pay Annual 4-H Shooting Sports Fees at 4-H Online. Fees: $40.00 for ONE Discipline, $60.00 for TWO Disciplines, or $75.00 for THREE Disciplines.
Step #4: Complete a Certified Hunter Education Course through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Shooting Sports Members MUST have completed a certified Hunter Education Course no later than January 1, 2027. This training is available through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.
Upcoming Matches
March 12-21, 2027: Southern Regional Match - Woodworth
April 16-25, 2027: State Match - TBD
June 19-26, 2027: National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships - Grand Island, Nebraska
Practices
In order to compete at Shooting Sports Matches 4-H members must complete at least 8 hours of training/practice in their respective discipline. If a child is participating in more than one discipline, understand the 4-H'er must complete 8 hours of practice for each discipline.
St. Tammany Shooting Sports
The St. Tammany 4-H Program is excited to offer Shooting Sports to the youth of the parish. In order to participate in 4-H Shooting Sports, the child must be 4-H Member ages 10 years and older.
For the 2026-2027 year, St. Tammany 4-H will be offering Archery, Air Rifle, Smallbore Rifle, .22 Rifle, & Shotgun.
