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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Mitchell County is excited to announce a new discipline in our Safety in Shooting Sports program.  MaryJo Burkgren recently completed certification for muzzleloader instruction at the Iowa 4-H Centerand will be our instructor for the 4-H muzzleloader program.  

MaryJo is excited to share with youth how to safely handle and shoot a muzzleloader.  She will be holding a “Muzzleloader Find Out” day on Sunday, May 5^th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Mitchell County Conservation OutdoorRange located by the entrance to Spring Park.  She will furnish all equipment and supplies that areneeded.  Mitchell County youth ages 12 years old and up are invited to attend with aparent(s) to learn more about this project area.  Please contact the Mitchell County Extension officeat 641-732-5574 to sign up by May 3rdso we can plan accordingly.

Ken Gerk and David Goodale also attended the 4-H Safety & Education in Shooting Sports training and were certified in the Shot Gun discipline.  They will be helping MaryJo at the Trap Range this summer withthe 4-H shotgun program which will be held on Friday evenings starting May 17^th.  The program is for youth ages 11 years and older.  Youth need their Hunters Education certificate to participate in this program.  There will be a Hunters Education class offered for youth who want to participate but do not have their certificate yet on Sat.,May 11^th.   Those interested in participating in the 4-H shooting sports program and/or taking the Hunters Ed class can contact the Extension office to sign up.   

4-H uses shooting sports to teach positive youth development, self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self-esteem,  and sportsmanship.  The 4-H program providesa positive experience for youth and promotes a safe and ethical use of firearms.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.  Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.