Ottawa County 4 H Shooting Sports Oklahoma

03/12/2026

Safety is the number one priority in 4-H Shooting Sports and is the center focus of meetings, practices, and events.

To keep safety at the forefront, remember M-A-T:
M - Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
A - Always keep the action open and empty till you are ready to shoot
T - Always keep your finger off the trigger till you are ready to shoot


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03/05/2026

Ottawa County 4-H Shooting Sports Archery & Air Rifle Practice

March 9 and March 23
5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Miami Fairgrounds

Archery Information
Coaches are Mindy Wise & Jake Wise
Rules:
Active 4-H Enrollment.
9 years old before August 1 to participate.
take a hunter safety course within first year or before a competition.
abide by all 4-H archery rules.
follow all instructions from coaches.

Rifle/Pistol Information
Coach is Spirit Cox. (Additional coach needed)
Rules:
Active 4-H Enrollment.
9 years old before August 1 to participate.
take a hunter safety course within first year or before a competition.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Safety glasses are required. (provided by the club)
abide by all 4-H rifle/pistol rules.
follow all instructions from coaches.

*PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUTH AT ALL TIMES. NO EXCEPTIONS.

12/15/2025

UPCOMING MARCH 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training
More Volunteers are crucial to our program!

The 4-H Shooting Sports program is one of the largest 4-H programs in the nation. Community-based and family-oriented, it offers a diverse curriculum that not only helps young people develop good citizenship, personal responsibility, and leadership skills but also teaches shooting safety and gun owner responsibility. Leaders will be trained to help youth learn self-discipline, sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and an appreciation for the great outdoors.

Training Dates: March 28-29, 2026
Location: OKC Gun Club, Arcadia, OK
Cost: $100, the registration fee covers the instructor manual, class materials, meals, snacks, and insurance.
Courses: Shotgun, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, Muzzleloader, Hunting Skills, Western Heritage

Registration fee must be paid online or to your County OSU Extension Office by March 16, 2026.

Requirements: Shooting Sports Instructor Training Participants must be a certified 4-H Volunteer in their home county. All adults serving as county coaches in any discipline or as the county coordinator of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program must complete and pass the entire training in their discipline or as a coordinator and the Youth Development/Risk Management component. The instructor in each class reserves the right to NOT certify a person if he/she feels the candidate will not be a competent instructor or coordinator.

11/18/2025

11-17-2025. Last session until spring. All coaches are proud of how far our members have come!

11/10/2025

Ottawa County 4-H was represented by three of our Junior Archery Shooters at the Oklahoma 4-H State Archery Contest.

Harper L. of Fairland 4-H. Junior Compound.
Kaylyn W. of Fairland 4-H. Junior Compound.
Carley C. of Wyandotte 4-H. Junior Genesis.

This was their first contest, and all did well. We learned a lot to gear up for the next contest!

11/03/2025

Shooting Sports Practice tonight!

Ottawa County 4-H has a full month ahead for November. Here is the calendar from ZSuite.

Watch ZSuite and Facebook for updates and additional information on these events.

09/24/2025

A 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training is scheduled for November!

With our growing number of students, we need more certified instructors. There are multiple disciplines available.
Please message the page to learn more about the requirements and steps to become a coach!

09/23/2025

What a great practice!! Thank you to all of our members for being good, respectful students! We love watching you grow in your projects.

Thank you, volunteers and leaders, for coaching the practices.

Next practice is October 6th.

09/22/2025

OCSS Archery and Air Rifle Practice at 5:30 PM today!

09/15/2025

Oklahoma Hunter Education – Quapaw Nation

The Quapaw Nation Marshal Services will host a Hunter Education class on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ki-Ho-Ta Conference Room, 58150 E. 66 Road, Miami, OK 74354.

This course covers hunting safety, hunter responsibility, wildlife education, conservation, and muzzleloading. Students must be at least 10 years old to take the test and receive certification. Younger students may attend but cannot test.

Event ID: #11359
Register at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife website or through the Outdoors OK app.
Link: https://license.gooutdoorsoklahoma.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=113519

For more information, contact Seth Hembree at (918) 541-8976 or [email protected].

09/09/2025

Next practice will be on September 22 at 5:30 PM! Thank you to everyone who came last night and helped set up!

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