Outdoor education and recreation

• Sportfishing 1: Take the Bait
• Rosa Raindrop Water Cycle Board Game (4-H 3804)

• Sportfishing 1: Take the Bait
• Rosa Raindrop Water Cycle Board Game (4-H 3804)
• Sportfishing 2: Reel in the Fun
• Sportfishing 3: Cast into the Future
• Helper's Guide
• All Sportfishing Curriculum
• Oregon 4-H Aquatic Ecology and Sportfishing Advancement Program

• Helper's Guide
• 4-H Environment Observation Data Sheet (411-04R)
• 4-H Forest Observation Data Sheet (441-001R)
• 4-H Habitat Data Sheet (411-02R)
• 4-H Issue Investigation Data Sheet (411-03R)
• 4-H Marine/Tidal Data Sheet (423-01R)
• 4-H Photo Monitoring Data Sheet (411-05R)
• 4-H Range Data Sheet (411-06R)
• 4-H Soil Observation Data Sheet (411-07R)
• 4-H Water Data Sheet (413-01R)
• 4-H Wildlife Observation Data Sheet (443-01R)

Leader and Member Materials

Available through Shop 4-H. Or, contact your county Extension office for copies.

OHV 4-H Club Leader Training

OHV 4-H club leaders must complete the on-line OPRD eLearning Modules as a prerequisite to hands-on training. Leaders of ATV and SXS clubs must complete hands-on instruction provided by the Oregon ATV Safety Youth Rider Endorsement Program. Leaders of Dirt Bike clubs must complete hands-on instruction provided by the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association.

eLearning modules are available through rideatvoregon.

OHV Club Leader Training, Saturday, May 22, Ione, OR

Contact S. Todd Williver for ATV, S x S, and Dirt Bike hands-on leader training.

Youth On-line and Hands-on Certification

Youth, under the age of 17, riding on Oregon's public lands are required to complete on-line eLearning Modules and hands-on training.

eLearning modules are available through rideatvoregon.

ATV and S x S hands-on training provided by oregonatvsafety.

Dirt Bike endorsement provided by omra.

• A Sample Outdoor School Schedule for Teaching Plants, Animals, Soil and Water
• Resources for Teaching Plants, Animals, Soil and Water at Outdoor School - The Unit list with mini-modules and web links to resources- most resources are free to download-
• 4-H Outdoor School Unit Correlations to Standards

Unit 1: Plants Introduction Document

• Mini-module 1a: Lesson Plan The Nature of Trees - Also needed:
  • Forest web of life visual
• Mini-module 1b: Lesson Plan Where is the Carbon in this Habitat? Also needed:
  • Where’s the Carbon in Me? - (Print worksheet and answer sheet)
  • Forest web of life visual

• Mini-module 1c: Lesson Plan Discovering Forests Types and Leaf Types in THIS Habitat Also needed:
  • Forests in Oregon, Seven Forest Types. (Print to teach, and then collect to reuse.)
  • Shrubs to Know in Pacific NW Forests

• Mini-module 1d: Lesson Plan Shrub and Tree Quiz ID Walk Also needed:
  • Oregon Tree and Shrub Quiz (Copy Pages for Westside and Eastside shrubs.)
  • 4-H Forestry Tree ID Cards

• Optional Resources for Plant Mini-Modules:
  • Oregon 4-H Forestry Member Manual (4-H 331)
  • Oregon 4-H forestry Leader Guide (4-H 331L)
  • Trees to Know in Oregon
  • Understanding Names of Oregon Trees

Unit 2 Animals Introduction Document

• Required for this Lesson in Mini-Modules 2a and 2b- Purchase, and download, one copy of each of the following books from the 4-H Curriculum Supply.
  • Wildlife Science 1 (4-H-1044-W)
  • Wildlife Science Facilitator’s Guide (4-H-1042-W)
• Mini-module 2a: Lesson Plan: Animal Habitats and Vertebrate Classes Also needed:
  • Forest web of life visual
• Mini-module 2b: Lesson Plan What are Mammals and Birds?
• Mini-module 2c: Lesson Plan Presto-Change-O (Insects lesson) Also needed:
  • Forest web of life visual
• Mini-module 2d: Lesson Plan Signs of Wildlife Also needed:
  • 4-H Wildlife Observation Data Sheet
  • Forest web of life visual

Unit 3 Soils Introduction Document

• Required for the Soils Unit in Mini-Modules 3a, 3b and 3c- Download the Oregon 4-H Earth Science Project Leader Guide (Revised April, 2017).
• Mini-module 3a: Oregon 4-H Earth Science Project Leader Guide Activity 8B Soil: A Stop Along the Rock Cycle, pages 95-98. Read the Background information on pages 87-89.
• Tip: Do the Activity 8B first to allow time for the soil to settle in the jar in Part 4 of the lesson.
• Mini-module 3b: Oregon 4-H Earth Science Project Leader Guide Activity 1A Mapping Oregon Parts 1 and 2, pages 8-13. Read the Background information on pages 5-8.
• Mini-module 3c: Oregon 4-H Earth Science Project Leader Guide Activity 3A Rock Cycle pages 29-30
• Mini-module 3d: Organic Matter in Soils- Rotten Log Decomposition Investigation
• Forest web of life visual
• The Nitrogen Cycle

Unit 4 Water Introduction Document

• Download the publication Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans which contains the lessons to be used in all the modules below. The publication is provided for use at no charge.
• Note that there are lessons recommended for both inland sites and coastal sites. Use the lessons that best fit with the characteristics of your site.
• Water lessons for inland Outdoor School sites
  • Mini-module Inland 4a: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 1 Sun Power, pages 3-7.
  • Mini-module Inland 4b: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 2 Rosa Raindrop, pages 8-11, and Water Cycle Activity card copy pages 99-105.
  • Mini-module Inland 4c: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 7 What’s in a Stream- pages 33-37, and Stream Web of Life card copy pages 106-120.
  • Mini-module Inland 4d: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 8 Water Quality Tests, and Aquatic Invertebrates card copy pages 121-125.
• Water lessons for coastal Outdoor School sites
  • Mini-module Coastal 4a: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 1 Sun Power
  • Mini-module Coastal 4b: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 2 Rosa Raindrop, pages 8-11, and Water Cycle Activity card copy pages 99-105.
  • Mini-module Coastal 4c: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 11 Ocean Tides Discovery Lessons, pages 55-64.
  • Mini-module Coastal 4d: Exploring Water Habitats: Wetland, Streams, Oceans Chapter 12 Waves and Tsunamis, pages 65- 76.

Welcome to the 2023 Oregon Shooting Sports Online Quiz Bowl!

This is a knowledge based event open to all Oregon 4-H members.

Registration is NOW OPEN through Ideal-Logic, the link can be found below. The cost for participation is $10 per person with awards for the Champion and Reserve Champion in each age division (Junior, Intermediate and Senior). Certificates with Blue, Red and White placement will be sent to each participant. Bi-Mart Gift Certificates will be awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion placements.

The quiz will open on January 4th at 12:01am and close at 11:59pm on the 6th. You can take the quiz anytime within that time window. However, you will only have one attempt to take the quiz. Please budget 30 minutes for Juniors and 45-60 minutes for Intermediates and Seniors (there will be 25 questions for Juniors and 50 questions for Intermediates and Seniors) to complete the quiz.

Don't forget the National Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl coming January 16-19, 2023. The study materials are the same. Study materials will be provided in the confirmation email you will receive on the completion of your registration.

Questions? Please contact:

S. Todd Williver
[email protected]
541-648-6815

Spirit of the Game – It is not possible to create an online event where participants don’t find ways to “game the system”. This contest is designed to test your knowledge of the specific subject matter – not how well you Google answers. Scoring will be determined by the time it takes you to complete the Quiz and the number of correct answers. Please honor the Spirit of the Game and be respectful of your fellow competitors that are doing the same.

The Mail-In Tournament offers youth (Jr., Int., Sr.) the opportunity to participate in a club based, healthy, competitive environment. The Mail-In Tournament is the qualifying mechanism for the State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest.

Leadership for the Mail-in Tournament is provided by Todd Williver.

Welcome Letter (PLEASE READ)

2023 State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest

Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The State Contest consists of four divisions: Archery, Firearms, Hunting Skills, and Western Heritage Project. Youth (9 to 19 years of age) qualify through the Mail-in Tournament.

Leadership for the State Contest is provided by Todd Williver.

The State Contest Registrar is Heather Tower.

2023 State Contest Results

Intermediate and Senior youth qualify for the National Championships through the state contest. For more information visit 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.

The Program Management Guidelines (Policies and Procedures) and supporting materials help 4-H Educators and certified shooting sports leaders manage county programs and club projects.

Many of the publications listed below are available electronically as downloadable PDFs. If you are unable to access these files via computer, please contact your county 4-H office for a hard copy. Some items are only available through your county office.

Leader Certification Information and Schedule

Level 1 Master Leader Trainings:

Shooting Sports clubs must be led by certified shooting sports leaders. Prospective Leaders must complete the on-line Shooting Sports eLearning Modules as a pre-requisite to certification, the eLearning Modules costs $20 (see link below for module login). Successful completion of discipline training at a statewide workshop is necessary to obtain certification. Trainings are scheduled over a two or three day period, but only one day is required per discipline.

Please contact your local 4-H Office for the registration password.

November 17-19, 2023 | 4-H Center, Salem, OR

Full time attendance is required on Friday, Saturday or Sunday in a 9-hour track to complete the Oregon 4-H Master Shooting Sports Volunteer Training Program in one of the following disciplines: Archery, Coordinator, Hunting Skills, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Western Heritage. Three disciplines can be obtained during this weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

Daily Schedule:

8:00 am Registration
8:30 am Discipline Training
12:00 pm Working Lunch Break
1:00 pm Discipline Training
4:00 pm Practicum
5:00 pm Graduation

Friday, November 17, 2023
Archery, Pistol or Muzzleloader

Saturday, November 18, 2023
Coordinator, Hunting Skills, Rifle or Shotgun

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Western Heritage (Western Heritage is a living history program the explores the time period 1860-1900, including western migration, outdoor cooking, leathercrafting, period clothing, historical research and shooting single action pistols, level action rifles and shotguns)

Cost of the each discipline training is $80. Optional food and lodging at a reasonable cost is available at the 4-H center, and can be purchased in the registration system for $69/night including dinner the night before and breakfast in the morning (lunch is provided in the discipline registration).

Level 2 Trainings:

Oregon has a need to supplement our pool of nationally trained Level 2 Instructors to facilitate statewide training. The upcoming training is TBD. If you are interested in Participating in the Level 2 Training, please contact Todd Williver, [email protected].