Devyn Brooks shoots a BB gun while his dad, John Brooks, assists him on the line.

The 2016 4-H Shooting Sports season will begin on Monday, Dec. 7 with a sign-up/safety night at the 4-H Building in Forestburg.  Participants will complete their registration, talk about the Shooting Sports season and complete safety training.
Registration will be open from 6:30-7 p.m. while a light supper is served.  The information session and safety training will be from 7-8 p.m.
At least one parent should plan to attend with each child. Shooters must be at least 8 years old by Jan. 1 and not turn 19 before Jan. 1.  Cost for registration is $15 per shooter, which covers all ammunition and targets.  Guns and archery equipment are provided.
Participants may choose to shoot any or all of the following disciplines:  BB gun, air pistol, air rifle, compound bow or recurve bow.  Options for 22 rifle, 22 pistol and shotgun will also be discussed.
Shooting Sports practice will begin on Sunday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. and regular practice will run 2-6 p.m. each Sunday through April.  Shooters are not required to be at every practice. Shooters may pick the days and times that work best, which could be any two to four hour time slot between 2 and 6 p.m.
For more information, please contact Paula Linke at plinke@santel.net or 605-796-4558.  If you are not able to attend the registration/safety night on Dec. 7, you can make other arrangements to get this completed during a practice session.