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4-H stressing tree stand safety for hunters
It wasn’t that long ago a teenage boy was working a part-time job at a family-owned tree nursery when he was privy to a conversation between the...
4-H membership leads to leadership for Shooting Sports volunteer
Elizabeth Auer was one of the first 4-H Shooting Sports members when the program began in Illinois in 2009. Now, at 23, she's the first former member...
Illinois 4-H State Shoot hits target with 100 competitors
Any better, and he'd been perfect. Darren Hawkins of Grundy County missed only one clay target throughout a full day of shotgun trap competition at...
When 4-H really matters
Life-changing. It isn't a term I use lightly or often. It loses its power when used carelessly, yet today, today, I can use no other word to...
Volunteers are key to 4-H shooting sports program
You wouldn't think it would work. The shooting sports program is one of the fastest growing projects in Illinois 4-H. The program offers four...

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Tree stand safety starts on the ground
URBANA, Ill. – With archery season opening Oct. 1, Illinois deer hunters will soon start heading to the woods.  Tree stand falls are one of the most common hunting injuries that can be prevented with some simple safety measures such as always wearing a harness and choosing a...
Dakota Larimore-Lamb with 4-H mentor Tom Bates
Mentoring world-class citizens
URBANA, Ill. – At age 10, the perfect day for Dakota Larimore-Lamb was hanging out with his dad, Tom, doing one of the things they loved most: trekking into the woods on a clear, crisp day for target practice. Despite his enthusiasm for the sport, Dakota's early target shooting efforts tended to...
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Fulton 4-H Shooting Sports to hold spring session
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension announces that the Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program will begin its spring session on April 16.  Registration materials are available online at...
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Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports receives donation
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Special Interest (SPIN) club recently received a memorial donation from the family of Dale Lascelles.  Mr. Lascelles, a long-time Fulton County resident and farmer, was a member of 4-H and FFA who loved sports and trap shooting. Dale was...
4-H members take aim during Summer Sizzle Shoot
HENRY, Ill. – Illinois 4-H members showed focus and a steady hand as they competed for top honors in the annual Summer Sizzle Shoot held June 4 at the Chillicothe Sportsman’s Club. Nearly 75 youth from nine counties participated in the Illinois 4-H shooting sports contest, organized by 4-H...

Videos

Tree Stand Safety: Hang on Tree Stand Safety

Prevent hunting accidents by learning the proper way to use hunting stands. University of Illinois Extension 4-H Natural Resources and Shooting Sports specialist Curt Sinclair demonstrates how to use a Hang On Tree Stand.

Tree Stand Safety: Ladder Tree Stand Safety

Prevent hunting accidents by learning the proper way to use hunting stands. University of Illinois Extension 4-H Natural Resources and Shooting Sports specialist Curt Sinclair demonstrates how to use a Ladder Tree Stand.

Tree Stand Safety: Using a Climbing Tree Stand Safely

Prevent hunting accidents by learning the proper way to use hunting stands. University of Illinois Extension 4-H Natural Resources and Shooting Sports specialist Curt Sinclair demonstrates how to use a Ladder Tree Stand.

Tree Stand Safety: An Introduction to Tree Stand Safety

Prevent hunting accidents by learning the proper way to use hunting tree stands. University of Illinois Extension 4-H Natural Resources and Shooting Sports specialist Curt Sinclair demonstrates three different types of tree stands.

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