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If you enjoy the outdoors, hunting or shooting sports, you’ll love the shooting sports project! This project covers firearm safety and teaches responsible handling and use. Get ready because this project is hands on. You’ll learn about a variety of firearms including pistols, rifles, shotguns, and even archery! Some groups focus on competitive events, and others practice basic shooting programs.

In the shooting sports project, you’ll learn how to load and shoot a variety of firearms, proper maintenance of your firearms, parts, and accessories, proper safety procedures in handling and shooting, about shooting sports competitions and how to participate, shooting sports procedures, and firearms use.

Texas 4-H participation requires annual online enrollment through 4HOnline, with memberships resetting every August 15th. Youth must be at least 8 years old (and in 3rd grade) up to age 18 as of August 31 of the enrollment year, with a $25-$30 fee. Clover Kids (K-2nd) pay a $10 fee, and all members must reside in or attend school in the county they represent.

Key Participation Requirements

• Age and Grade Requirements (as of Aug 31, 2026):
  • Clover Kids: Kindergarten - 2nd grade.
  • Members: 3rd grade - 12th grade (must be at least 8 years old).
  • Maximum Age: 18. [1, 2]
• Enrollment: Must register annually on 4HOnline. [1]
• Fees:
  • Early Registration (by Oct 31): $25.00.
  • Regular Registration (Nov 1+): $30.00.
  • Clover Kids: $10.00. [1]
• County Representation: Youth must join in the county of their residence or where they attend school. 
• Academic Eligibility: Participation in competitive 4-H events requires academic eligibility (passing grades) and a "Declaration of Eligibility Form" or school-approved list for school absences. 
• Adult Volunteers: Must register annually, pay a $10 fee, and pass a background check. 

Academic Eligibility for Contests

4-H is considered an extracurricular activity, meaning that for competitive events (such as the county fair or photography contests), members must meet school eligibility requirements.

• Public/Private Schools: A Declaration of Eligibility form is required, often handled by the county Extension office sending a list to the school.
• Home School: Homeschooled students must fill out a declaration form for the county office. 

Member Behavior

Members are expected to follow a code of conduct focusing on character, safety, and respect, with potential consequences for misbehavior during 4-H events, activities, or in public

For more information click on 4-H Shooting Sports.

Coaching Staff:

Howard Maxwell: 409-892-9110 

Ken Bean: 409-673-5754

Administrative:

Debbie Maxwell: 409-658-6448 / debbie-maxwell@hotmail.com