Requirements for Attending an Adult Certification Workshop:

Volunteers in the process of working with their county 4-H staff to become approved 4-H leaders may now register for an adult 4-H Shooting Sports certification workshop. However, those who attain a certification must continue working with county 4-H staff to gain 4-H leader status before instructing 4-H youth. Please proceed to the certification below, print off the registration form and follow instructions on that form.

Those who are approved leaders will register through 4-H Online.

1. Age 21 or older.
2. Be an approved 4-H leader in your county through 4-H Online
3. Complete National 4-H Shooting Sport Online training. (This one-time training is required for first-time volunteers only.)
4. Register for a certification workshop of choice through 4-H Online and pay fee (only one certification can be obtained at a Saturday workshop)
5. Attend the complete 8 hours of a Saturday certification workshop.
6. You must consult with your county 4-H staff regarding your interest in becoming a certified instructor. Always ask their  preferred payment method for national online training and registering through 4-H Online for a certification workshop. National online training and certification workshops have separate fees requiring a credit card payment.

Leader Certification Process

Please review instructions outlined below for your respective leader classification. FIRST-TIME volunteers and RETURNING 4-H leaders who are adding another discipline certification have specific requirements.

In the future, a Wisconsin online update training may be required when changes in policies and procedures occur.

To successfully complete the activities, please use a laptop or computer; some mobile phones are not compatible with the online system.

FIRST-TIME Certification Adults – Start Here:

You must complete the National 4-H Shooting Sports online training and be an approved 4-H leader to attend a Saturday shooting sports certification workshop.    

1. County 4-H leader approval is needed before you can register for a shooting sport certification workshop. As this process can take several weeks, please do not delay in contacting your county 4-H office for the steps to become a 4-H leader through 4-H Online.
   1. Important: During the 4-H Online application process, you will receive via email a background check application form  Please complete and submit as directed.
   2. A background check, VIP, and mandated reporter training all must be completed before becoming an approved 4-H leader and certified shooting sports instructor in your county.
2. Complete the National 4-H Shooting Sports Online Training using the instructions outlined here. Note: National 4-H Shooting Sports Online Training can be completed prior to receiving the county 4-H leader approval.
   1. Click here to access the National 4-H Shooting Sports online training:  https://4-hshootingsportscollege.com
   2. Click on “Clover Academy” which takes you to the payment screen.
   3. Make your $20 payment online with a credit card.
   4. Enter your email address and create a password.
   5. Provide your state, county, and contact information.
   6. Start your training. Please allot two hours to complete.  If you need to stop during the training, you will be able to save and access later using the password you created.
   7. Complete the training and print off your certificate. This certificate is your receipt for training fee reimbursement. Check with your county for their reimbursement policy.
3. The State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator will be notified of your training completion automatically from National 4-H.
4. Registration for Saturday Workshop: Once you have received notification you are an approved county 4-H leader, you will be able to register for a Saturday workshop on 4-H Online. Register by accessing your account on 4-H Online, selecting Events and then selecting a Saturday certification workshop.  The fee is $52 (both spouses attending the same disciplines have a reduced fee). If the credit card payment option is not provided, you will be directed to a payment form, mail the form and your check as indicated on the form. If you try to register and the event is not active for you, please contact your local County Extension Office to check the status of your enrollment process.
5. Attend a Saturday certification workshop.

RETURNING Adults for an additional discipline – Start Here:

1. Be currently enrolled as a 4-H Shooting Sports leader. You must re-enroll with your County Extension office each year.
2. Scroll down to find a Saturday certification workshop.
3. Log into your account at 4-H Online to register for the workshop.  Please click here for instructions for registering for an event as an approved leader if needed. The fee is $52 (both spouses attending the same disciplines have a reduced fee). If the credit card payment option is not provided, you will be directed to a payment form, mail the form and your check as indicated on the form.
4. Attend a Saturday certification workshop.

Please note:  In the future, a Wisconsin online update training may be required when changes in policies and procedures occur.

Saturday Certification Schedule

To Register for a Certification Workshop, scroll down to find a Saturday workshop you would like to attend and then log into your 4-H Online account to register.

2022 East Central Workshop, Shawano, WI (Registration open)

Date: January 22, 2022

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Discipline: Archery

Registration Deadline: January 15, 2022

Location: Butch’s Archery, N2885 Pioneer Road, Clintonville, WI

https://www.butchsarchery.com/

2022 Southeastern Workshop, West Bend, WI (Registration open)

Date: February 5, 2022

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Disciplines: Archery, Rifle/Air Rifle, Pistol/Air Pistol

Registration Deadline: January 29, 2022

Location: Washington County Fair Park, 3000 County Hwy PV, West Bend, WI

2022 South Central Workshop, Stoughton, WI (Registration Open)

Date: April 23, 2022

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Disciplines: Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle/Air Rifle

Registration Deadline: April 15, 2022

Location: Stoughton Conservation Club, 918 Collins Rd, Stoughton, WI

2022 Eastern Workshop, Green Bay, WI (Registration open)

Date: April 30, 2022

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Disciplines: Archery, Rifle/Air Rifle, Shotgun

Registration Deadline: April 23, 2022

Location: New Franken Sportsmen’s Club, 281 N New Franken Rd, New Franken, WI

2022 Western Workshop, Eau Claire, WI (Registration open)

Date: May 21, 2022

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Disciplines: Archery;  Shotgun and rifle canceled due to low registration 

Registration Deadline: May 14, 2022. Paper registration form is available only for leaders who are working on their enrollment process. You can find that registration form here.

Location: Rifle & Shotgun – 8AM report to Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club, 801 Schoettl Ave, Eau Claire, WI

Location: Archery – 8AM report to Mouldy’s Archery, 2863 South Prairie View Rd., Chippewa Falls, WI

https://www.mouldysarchery.com/

2022 Central Workshop, Marshfield, WI (Registration open August 1, 2022)

Date: September 17, 2022

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Disciplines: Archery, Coordinator, Muzzleloader, Pistol/Air Pistol, Rifle/Air Rifle, Shotgun

Registration Deadline: September 9, 2022

Location: Central Wisconsin Sportsmen’s Club,  11841 Stadt Rd, Marshfield, WI 54449

2023 Southern Workshop,  (TBD)  

(Need to locate a facility in southwestern WI to offer certification workshops. If you have a location, contact: douglas.thompson@wisc.edu)

2023 Northern Workshop, Phillips. WI (TBD)   

Date: TBD

Time: 8AM – 5PM

Disciplines: Archery, Rifle/Air Rifle, Shotgun

Registration Deadline: TBD

Location: TBD

Multi-County Workshops

Two or more neighboring counties may request a local certification workshop.

Contact the State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator for details.

For questions and concerns please contact Doug Thompson at 920-391-4657, douglas.thompson@wisc.edu  if you are registering after the deadline please call Doug to confirm your registration.

Support

Special thanks are extended to the Wisconsin Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation,  MidwayUSA, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Federal Cartridge, Friends of the NRA, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation for making these certification training sessions possible.