4-H Shooting Sports

This program is a fantastic opportunity to develop essential archery marksmanship skills while learning important safety rules and guidelines. Whether you’re new to archery or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll enjoy honing your aim, building confidence, and connecting with fellow archery enthusiasts

Project Details

Age Requirements:

• Participants must be in third grade and at least eight years old as of October 2025 to participate

Location: To Be Determined

Project Dates

Each Sunday, we’ll offer three sessions: 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, and 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM (Indoor Facilities).

• January 4, 11, 18, 25
• February 1, 8
• February 8: Fun Shoot

Awards Banquet:

• February 15

Registration Information:

Registration Fee:

• The program fee is $15 and will be collected on the first day of the program. Please make checks payable to Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports Limited income families can request fee assistance by contacting the University of Wisconsin-Extension Chippewa County Office. Youth may also use funds from their youth account if needed.

Register 4-H Online at: (Coming Mid-November 2026)

Contact Information:

Questions? Reach out to Jenny Schutte at schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com or Mary Krall marykrall62@gmail.com

Ready to aim high? Join us for an exciting journey into firearm safety and Olympic-style marksmanship using BB guns and air rifles. Whether you’re new to shooting or looking to level up, this course has something for everyone!

Project Overview

• Who Can Join? Youth in 3rd grade and at least 8 years old.
• Where? Chippewa Falls Armory, 2811 E Park Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Important Dates & Times

• Kick-Off /Training Day: Saturday, February 14th | 8:00am-1:30pm
  • Mandatory training for new shooters; first practice for returning shooters.
• Training and Practice Schedule: 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • Note: Returning shootings, depending on enrollment numbers, there may be a later shooting time offered.
  • February 20, 27
  • March 6, 13, 20, 24, 26

Season Tournament

• Dates: March 27 & 28
• Location: Westgate Sportsman Club, 4909 Sportsman Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
• Details: More information will be shared during the program practices

Awards Banquet (Tentative):

• April 10 at To Be Determined Location

Registration Information:

Registration Fee:

• The program fee is $20 and will be collected on the first day of the program. Please make checks payable to Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports.
• Limited income families can request fee assistance by contacting the University of Wisconsin-Extension Chippewa County Office. Youth may also use funds from their youth account if needed.

Register 4-H Online at: chiprifle26.4honline.com by February 8th, 2026

Contact Information:

Questions? Reach out to Jenny Schutte at schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com or Joe Tiry, jtiry@centurytel.net, 715-644-2538

Chippewa County 4-H youth have the opportunity to learn the basics of pistol shooting and firearm safety. Shooting sports are enjoyed by people of all ages and often become a lifelong hobby.

Project Details

• Age
  • Air Pistol – youth must be in 3rd grade AND 8 years old, or older.
  • .22 Pistol – youth must be 12 years old AND completed Hunter Safety and/or one year air pistol. Youth 14 years old and older may take the .22 pistol class; however one year of air pistol is highly recommended.
• Where?
  • Bloomer Rod and Gun Club (17821 60th St, Bloomer, WI 54724). Directions: Hwy 53 N of Chippewa Falls to Bloomer Exit. Take Hwy 40 West (left) to Hwy A. ¼ mile on A to 60th St. North (right) on 60th St, ½ mile to Club driveway in trees on right.
• You will be assigned a range time between 12pm and 3:45pm. Each session will be 1 hour 15 minutes.  Registration will close on April 19th. An email will be sent prior to the first session providing your range time.
• Safety Equipment: Everyone on the range must wear eye and ear protection, whether shooting or not. There are some available to use at class if you do not have your own. Please make sure your name is on your personal equipment.

Project Dates

• April 26
• May 3, 10, 17, 31
• June 7

Awards Celebration

• June 7 during practice

Registration Information:

Registration Fee:

• Registration Fee: $20 (Due on the first day of practice)
• Please make check payable to Chippewa County 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
• (NOTE: Limited income families who wish to request registration fee assistance should reach out to Jenny Schutte, Chippewa County 4-H Treasurer at schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com) 
• Youth may also use their money from their youth account to cover registration costs.
• Additional Cost: .22 pistol classes will have a cost of $5/100 rounds. Air pistol will not have additional costs for pellets at this time.

Register 4-H Online at: pistolchippewa26.4honline.com

Contact Information:

Contact Kyle Prince, Certified Pistol Instructor 715-456-8101, kcprince81@yahoo.com Rob Schutte, General Chair 715-271-2232 robertschutte68@gmail.com or Jenny Schutte, Treasurer 715-894-9462, schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com

Chippewa County 4-H youth have the opportunity to learn the basics of pistol shooting and firearm safety. Shooting sports are enjoyed by people of all ages and often become a lifelong hobby.

Project Details

• Who Can Join? Youth must be 12 years old
• Where? Bloomer Rod & Gun Club, 17821 60th St, Bloomer, WI 54724

Project Dates

• Saturday, April 18

Registration Information:

Registration Fee:

• The program fee is $20 and will be collected on the first day of the program. Please make checks payable to Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports. Limited income families can request fee assistance by contacting the University of Wisconsin-Extension Chippewa County Office. Youth may also use funds from their youth account if needed.

Register 4-H Online at: https://Muzzleloader2026.4honline.com

Contact Information:

Questions? Reach out to Jenny Schutte at schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com or Joe Tiry, jtiry@centurytel.net, 715-644-2538

Chippewa County 4-H youth have the opportunity to learn the basics of pistol shooting and firearm safety. Shooting sports are enjoyed by people of all ages and often become a lifelong hobby.

Project Details

• Who Can Join? Youth in 3rd grade and at least 8 years old.
• Where?

Project Dates

• Training will be June 3rd
• League will be June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22
• Awards and fun shoot will be July 29. You can list myself and Rob as the contacts. Rob’s email is RobertSchutte68@gmail.com and phone number 715-271-2232. 

Registration Information:

Registration Fee:

Register 4-H Online at: (Coming Late Spring)

Contact Information:

Questions? Reach out to Jenny Schutte at schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com or Rob Schutte at RobertSchutte68@gmail.com and phone number 715-271-2232. 

Program Oversight

• General Chair: Rob Schutte
• Vice Chair: Kyle Prince
• Secretary: Sarah Frank
• Treasurer: Jenny Schutte and Lauren Senn (Raffle Coordinator)

Discipline Leaders

• Archery: Mary Krall
• Air Rifle/BB & Muzzleloading: Joe Tiry
• Indoor Pistol: Kyle Prince
• Shotgun: Rob Schutte

Dates and information for Competitive Shoots are located on the state webiste. Past event information remains posted for reference. Events are updated as the information is received from coordinators.

For a general overview, see the list of yearly State Shooting Sports Events. This list includes location, typical time of year when an event happens, and shoot disciplines for quick reference. To see past event results, visit the Shooting Sports Results page.

Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification

Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders can be certified in the following disciplines: Archery, Coordinator, Muzzleloader, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun.

Please note:

• Leaders may only provide instruction in the discipline(s) in which they are certified.
• Adult volunteers must not offer hands-on or safety instruction unless a certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader is present to supervise the range.

Ready to get started?
Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training webpage to learn more about:

• Workshop requirements
• How to begin the certification process
• Options for returning volunteers seeking certification in an additional discipline