Vernon Parish 4-H Shooting Sports

🎯 Join the Vernon 4-H Shooting Sports Team!🎯
As we gear up for another exciting Shooting Sports season, we're looking to grow our team of volunteer instructors! If you enjoy working with youth and have an interest or experience in the shooting sports, we'd love to visit with you.
Did you know? Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports is one of the premier programs in the nation, recently bringing home its sixth National Championship! Our success is built on dedicated volunteers who invest their time in teaching youth safe firearm handling, responsibility, sportsmanship, and life skills.

Vernon 4-H currently offers:
🏹 Archery
💥 Modified Trap Shotgun
🎯 Smallbore Rifle (.22 LR)

No matter your experience level, if you have a passion for mentoring young people, we encourage you to reach out. Training and certification opportunities are available for new instructors.

Interested in learning more?
📞 Contact:
• Mr. Rick Clark, Vernon 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator
• Mr. Justin Bender, Vernon 4-H Agent
• The Vernon 4-H Office

Help us continue building the next generation of safe, responsible, and competitive shooters. We can't do it without great volunteers!

🏹 ARCHERY WEEKEND – MAY 2 & 3, 2026 🏹
Hosted by Red River Bowmen Archery Club (Shreveport)

Calling all Vernon Parish 4-H archers and families—this is a great opportunity to get on the range and compete!

📍 Saturday, May 2 – LFAA State 900 Championship (Target Round)

This is a target tournament where archers will shoot:
• 30 arrows at 60 yards
• 30 arrows at 50 yards
• 30 arrows at 40 yards

All shots are taken on a 122 cm target face.

➡️ Good news: You do NOT have to be an LFAA member to participate—there will be a Guest Division available!

📍 Sunday, May 3 – Field Shoot (1st Annual Brown Family Invitational)

• 28 targets total
• 4 arrows per target
• 4-H archers are welcome to shoot from youth stakes (max distance 60 yards)

This is a great weekend to build skills, gain competition experience, and represent Vernon Parish 4-H on the range. Whether you’re seasoned or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re interested in attending or want help coordinating, reach out to the office!

🎯 Legends & Outlaws Trap Shoot at Mayfest! 🎯

Join us for a great time at Mayfest while supporting a great cause! Vernon Parish 4-H Shooting Sports is hosting a Legends & Outlaws Trap Shoot Fundraiser—and we’d love to see you there.

📍 Where: Vernon Parish Fairgrounds
📅 When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕛 Shoot Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🕙 Registration Opens: 10:00 AM

💥 Event Details:
• 5 Station American Trap
• 25 Target Round
• Youth & Adult Divisions
• 1st–3rd Place Trophies Awarded

💲 Cost:
➡️ Shoot is by donation – all proceeds go directly to support Vernon Parish 4-H Shooting Sports

Bring your shotgun and shells and come enjoy some friendly competition while investing in our youth programs. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or just want to come out and support, this is a great opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

📢 Help us spread the word and bring a friend!

🎯 Congratulations Parson Pennington! 🎯

Vernon Parish 4-H is proud to recognize Parson Pennington on an outstanding performance at the State Shooting Sports Competition!

Parson placed 7th in the State in Shotgun Modified Trap (Senior Division)—a strong finish against top competitors from across Louisiana.

Your dedication, consistency, and time on the range continue to show. We’re proud of the effort you’ve put in and how you represent Vernon Parish 4-H!

Keep up the great work—we’re excited to see what’s next! 💪🎯

🎯 Congratulations Tab Power! 🎯

Vernon Parish 4-H is proud to recognize Tab Power on a great performance at the State Shooting Sports Competition!

Tab earned 8th place in the State in Shotgun Modified Trap (Junior Division)—a strong finish against tough competition from across Louisiana.

Your focus, consistency, and time on the range are paying off. We’re proud of the hard work you’ve put in and how you represent Vernon Parish 4-H!

Keep up the great work—we’re excited to see what’s next! 💪🎯

🎯 Congratulations Logan McWhorter! 🎯

Vernon Parish 4-H is proud to recognize Logan McWhorter on a strong performance at the State Shooting Sports Competition!

Logan placed 10th in the State in Smallbore Rifle NRA 3P (Junior Division)—a great accomplishment competing against top shooters from across Louisiana.

Your dedication, precision, and hard work on the range continue to show. We’re proud of the effort you put in and how you represent Vernon Parish 4-H!

Keep up the great work—we’re excited to see what’s ahead! 💪🎯

🎯 Congratulations Ashton Kelley! 🎯

Vernon Parish 4-H is proud to recognize Ashton Kelley on an outstanding performance at the State Shooting Sports Competition!

Ashton placed 8th in the State in Smallbore Rifle CMP No Scope (Senior Division)—a huge accomplishment competing against some of the best shooters across Louisiana.

Your dedication, discipline, and countless hours on the range continue to pay off. We’re proud of the way you represent Vernon Parish 4-H!
Keep up the great work—we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💪🎯

🏹🎯 STATE CHAMPION ALERT! 🎯🏹

Hadlee DONE showed out!!! 💪🔥

Hadlee is your 2026 State 4-H 3-D Archery CHAMPION!!! 🏆🎯

What an incredible performance on the biggest stage—this didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of hard work, focus, and putting in the reps day in and day out. You went out there and dominated!

Vernon Parish 4-H couldn’t be more proud of you and the way you represent our program. That’s how it’s done right there! 👏

Enjoy this moment—you earned every bit of it! 💚

My girl Hadlee done showed out. She is your 2026 State 4-H 3-D champion

🏹🎯 Another Big Congratulations, Preston! 🎯🏹

Preston Pennington did it again!

Today, Preston placed 10th in the State in 3D Archery—adding another impressive accomplishment to an already outstanding performance at the state level! 💪

Competing in multiple disciplines and placing in the top 10 in the state is no small feat. Your consistency, determination, and skill truly stand out. Vernon Parish 4-H is proud of the way you continue to represent our program!

Keep up the great work—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 👏🎯

🏹🎯 Congratulations, Preston! 🎯🏹

Please join us in congratulating Preston Pennington on an outstanding accomplishment at the state archery competition!

Preston placed 7th in the State in FITA Compound Limited Pins—a huge achievement against some of the top shooters across Louisiana! 💪

Your hard work, focus, and dedication to the sport continue to show every time you step on the line. Vernon Parish 4-H is proud of you and the way you represent our program!

Keep aiming high—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 👏🎯