Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports Program

The Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports Program is open to kids in grades 3-13 who are enrolled members of the Chippewa County 4-H Program. We offer activities in Archery, Air Rifle/BB Gun, Air Pistol, .22 Pistol (need to complete a year of air pistol to participate), Muzzle Loading, and Shotgun (Trap League – must be 12 years old).

4-H Shooting Sports is a national program for 4-H youth and adult volunteers. Here in Wisconsin, we use a special curriculum to teach shooting sports safety to over 5,000 kids, with the help of more than 400 adult volunteers. These volunteers must complete a twelve-hour training workshop before they can teach. Our focus is on developing life skills, safety procedures, and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment.

Our goal is to help kids develop life skills like decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving, promote safety and sportsmanship, appreciate natural resources, strengthen family bonds through recreational activities, and build positive relationships with peers and adults. We also aim to build character, citizenship, and awareness of career opportunities related to shooting sports. For more information, visit the Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Website.

Shooting Sports Events

Archery

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 2024 to join.

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 Office. Youth may also use funds from their youth account if needed.

Location: Bloomer Rod and Gun Club 17821 60th St, Bloomer, WI 54724

Directions to Bloomer Rod and Gun Club: Take Hwy 53 N of Chippewa Falls to the Bloomer Exit. Take Hwy 40 West (left) to Hwy A. Continue ¼ mile on A to 60th St. North (right) on 60th St, and go ½ mile to the club driveway in the trees on the right.

Project Dates

January 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
February 2nd, 9th, and 16th
February 9th: Fun Shoot
February 16th: Awards Celebration

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).

Register via 4-H Online at:go.wisc.edu/archerychippewa25 by January 1st.

Contact

Questions? Reach out to Jenny Schutte at schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com or Sarah Frank at skfrank11@yahoo.com

Air Rifle/BB

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 Details

Who Can Join? Youth in 3rd grade and at least 8 years old.
Where? Chippewa Falls Armory, A standard indoor air rifle range, perfect for learning and practice.

Project Dates

Start Date: Saturday, February 15th, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Follow-Up Classes: Fridays, February 21st & 28th, choose from 6–8 p.m. or 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Bonus Opportunities

Additional practices in March and April.
Compete in Olympic-style tournaments!
End the season with an awards program and a 4-H Basic Rifle Certificate.

Don’t wait! Register now: chiprifle25.4honline.com by February 25th, 2025

Indoor Pistol

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 Requirements:

Air Pistol: Youth must be in 3rd grade AND 8 years old or older.
.22 Pistol: Youth must be 12 years old AND have completed Hunter Safety and/or one year of air pistol. Youth 14 years old and older may take the .22 pistol class; however, one year of air pistol is recommended.

Registration Fee:

$20 (Due on the first day of practice). 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 Office. Youth may also use funds from their youth account if needed. Additional Cost: .22 pistol classes will have a cost of $5 per 100 rounds. Air pistol will not have additional costs for pellets at this time.

Location:

Bloomer Rod and Gun Club 17821 60th St, Bloomer, WI 54724

Directions to Bloomer Rod and Gun Club: Take Hwy 53 N of Chippewa Falls to the Bloomer Exit. Take Hwy 40 West (left) to Hwy A. Continue ¼ mile on A to 60th St. North (right) on 60th St, and go ½ mile to the club driveway in the trees on the right.

Project Dates

April 27th
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
June 1st, 8th

Project Reminders

You will be assigned a range time between 12pm and 3:45pm. Each session will be 1 hour and 15 minutes. Registration will close on April 20th. 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. Some equipment is available to use at class if you do not have your own. Please ensure your name is on your personal equipment.

Contact

Questions? Contact Kyle Prince at 715-456-8101 or kcprince81@yahoo.com, or Jenny Schutte at 715-894-9462 or schutte.jenny2083@gmail.com.

Register online via 4-H Online at pistolchippewa25.4honline.com by April 20th, 2025.

Program Resources

Program Leadership

Sarah Frank – General Chair, General Secretary, Archery Co-Chair and Archery Secretary
Jenny Schutte – Treasurer, Archery Co-Chair
Joe Tiry – Air Rifle Co-Chair, Muzzleloading Instructor
Matt Frisinger – Air Rifle Co-Chair, Shotgun Co-Chair
Kyle Prince – Air Pistol/22 Pistol Chair

State Competitions

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.