IMPORTANT – There is NOT a County Only Section in the Fair book. There will either be a CF or SF in front of every Class Number.
- CF: means that exhibit is ONLY eligible to be exhibited at the County Fair.
- SF: means that exhibit if CHOSEN at County Fair is eligible to advance to StateFair.
GENERAL INFORMATION
4-H Shooting Sports requires youth to be under the direct leadership of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader in either shotgun, rifle (bb gun), archery, pistol, black powder/muzzleloader, and/or hunting skills.
4-H Age - Boyd County 4-H Shooting Sports is open to all 4-H members age 8 and older by January 1 of the current year.
Projects Areas -
- BB Gun and Archery -
BB Gun and Archery are open to all 4-H members ages 8 and older by January 1 of current year. - .22 Rifle and Air Pistol -
.22 Rifle and Air Pistol are open to all 4-H members who have participated in at least one previous year of shooting sports OR have passed a state hunter safety course. - Shotgun and Small Bore Pistol –
Shotgun and Small Bore Pistol are only open to 4-H members who have participated in three years of shooting sports OR have passed a state hunter safety course.
Shooting Sports Dues - Boyd County 4-H Shooting Sports dues are
- $10.00 per family per year for Archery, BB Gun, and Air Pistol
- Additional $10.00 per shooter per year for Smallbore Pistol
- Additional $10.00 per shooter per year for .22 Rifle
- Additional $20.00 per shooter per year for Shotgun
All shells are provided but you may use your own.
Safety First - No unsafe conduct or “horseplay” will be allowed. Any member can be sent home or expelled from shooting sports. There will be a “one warning” policy in effect, and no refund of dues in the case of expulsion. Eye protection is required for all disciplines, and ear protection for shotgun, .22 rifle, smallbore pistol and muzzle loader.
A parent or guardian MUST be present for the 4-H member to shoot at EVERY practice and at competition. If a parent or guardian is NOT present, then that 4-H member CAN NOT shoot.
Boyd County Fair 4-H Shooting Sports Competition -
4-H Members MUST be enrolled in each discipline that they want to complete in. They must attend at least 2 practice sessions. For each discipline that they are enrolled in they must attend at least 1 practice session in that discipline.
Record Books and Goal Sheets can be completed but they are not required.
Boyd County 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions will be held a few days prior to the Boyd County Fair at Gross, NE. See newsletters, Boyd County 4-H Shooting Sports Facebook Page and fair schedule for dates and times. You will be able to pick it up when 4-H exhibits are released in the 4-H Building on the last day of the Boyd County Fair.
Fair Dress Code -
Exhibitors are required to wear a white shirt or blouse or a white or grey t-shirt with the official 4-H Chevron or Armband attached, blue jeans and hard sole shoes. Do not wear flip flops.
Skill Divisions -
Divisions will be determined by skill and by the instructors in each discipline, The "skill break" will be determined after pre-registration.
Definitions of Firearms -
BB Guns are defined as: Any spring gun or air powered gun that shoots BB’s. Must be smooth bore, weigh 6 pounds or under, will be shot at 5 meters (16' 4 3/4"). No scopes allowed.
Members are encouraged to use their own firearms at the fair. BB Guns, .22’s, 20 Gauge Shotguns and Bow are available from the club if needed.
Fair -
The following rules are for firearms brought to the fair:
1. They meet the specific criteria mentioned in the definitions above. Re: BB Gun and Air Rifle.
2. All firearms must be clean and in good working condition.
3. A responsible adult must bring each firearm in a case or box straight from the vehicle to the range, checked in immediately, and following the competition, returned straight to the vehicle.
4. Each firearm will be marked with the member’s name with tape on the stock.
5. Shooters are responsible for and must wear ear protection for .22 Rifle and Trap Shooting Competition. Safety glasses will be provided.
SHOOTING SPORTS COMPETITION EVENTS
BB GUN
BB Gun will shoot a total of 40 shots (10 each prone, standing, kneeling, and sitting).
DIVISION 950 - BB GUN CLASSES
CF-J950900 - BB Gun - Junior Skill Division
CF-J950901 - BB Gun – Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J950902 - BB Gun - Senior Skill Division
ARCHERY
All archers will shoot a total of 30 arrows (10 arrows at 3 positions).
DIVISION 952 - ARCHERY CLASSES
CF-J952900 - Archery - Barebow - Junior Skill Division
CF-J952901 - Archery - Barebow - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J952902 - Archery - Barebow - Senior Skill Division
CF-J952903 - Archery - Freestyle - Junior Skill Division
CF-J952904 - Archery - Freestyle - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J952905 - Archery - Freestyle - Senior skill Division
.22 RIFLE
.22 Rifle will shoot a total of 40 shots at metal silhouettes (4 different animals at 4 different distances).
DIVISION 953 - .22 RIFLE CLASSES
CF-J953900 - .22 Rifle - Open - Beginner Skill Division
CF-J953901 - .22 Rifle - Open - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J953902 - .22 Rifle - Open - Senior Skill Division
CF-J953903 - .22 Rifle - Scope - Beginner Skill Division
CF-J953904 - .22 Rifle - Scope - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J953905 - .22 Rifle - Scope - Senior Skill Division
TRAP SHOOTING
Intermediate Trap will shoot 25 total - 5 per station. Senior Trap will shoot 50 total - 10 per station.
DIVISION 954 - TRAP SHOOTING CLASSES
CF-J954900 - Trap Shooting - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J954901 - Trap Shooting - Senior Skill Division
AIR PISTOL
Shooter may be seated or standing, 1 or 2 hands on the grip. Shooters are encouraged to progress to a one-handed position as soon as they may safely do so considering the size of the grip and weight of the pistol. The grip (and hands) may be rested on a firm support or a counterbalanced T stand. If a firm support is used, the shooter may rest any part of either or both hands and the butt of the pistol on the supporting material. The firm support should be designed to provide an erect position with proper sight alignment and extended arm. If the T stand is used, the support point may be anywhere between elbow and muzzle. The competitor’s shooting arm should be fully extended, with the sights at eye level. The non-firing hand may provide support for the firing hand or the butt of the pistol. Must have a coach.
DIVISION 955 - AIR PISTOL CLASSES
CF-J955904 - Air Pistol - Junior Skill Division
CF-J955905 - Air Pistol - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J955906 - Air Pistol - Senior Skill Division
SMALLBORE PISTOL
Smallbore pistol will shoot a total of 30 rounds - 10 each at 50 feet (10 ring target); at 25 yards (8” steel target); and at 50 yards (12” steel target). Junior Division may use support for the hands and grip in a sitting position at a shooting bench. Intermediate Division will shoot in either a sitting or standing position however if using a shooting bench will not be allowed to use support. Senior Division will shoot one hand or two handed in the standing position. The tiebreaker for the above divisions will be a 10-ring target at 25 yards. The target will continue to move 10 yards until the tie is broken. Ten rounds will be shot.
DIVISION 957 - SMALLBORE PISTOL CLASSES
CF-J957900 - Smallbore Pistol - Junior Skill Division
CF-J957901 - Smallbore Pistol - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J957902 - Smallbore Pistol - Senior Skill Division
SHOTGUN
Intermediate shotgun will shoot a total of 25 shots: 5 at each station. Seniors shoot a total of 50 shots: 5 at each station. They rotate through the stations twice.
DIVISION 958 - SHOTGUN CLASSES
CF-J958900 - Shotgun - Intermediate Skill Division
CF-J958901 - Shotgun - Senior Skill Division
SHOOTING SPORTS EXHIBITS
Refer to Environmental Education & Earth Science in the fair book for additional Shooting Sports Exhibits.