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Archery
Archery
Learning experiences focus on:
Practicing range and equipment safety
Learning about different types of bows and arrows
Developing proper shooting form and stance
Improving aim and accuracy through target practice
Building discipline, patience, and focus
Archery Project Information
Archery Project Information
Registration Opens: August 2026 (Online ONLY)
Grades 3rd-12th
Fall Archery Project Meetings:
Every Wednesday from September - November
(Parent attendance is mandatory)
Session 1: 5:45pm-7:00pm
Session 2: 7:15pm-8:30pm
Location: Gillespie County Fair Grounds
Project Fee: $75
Archery T-shirt: $20
Weekend 3D Shoots at Los Cazadores:
*MUST be shooting in fall archery project meetings to attend.
Designated weekends during the regular archery season.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00ish
Archery Contests:
The Shooting Sports Extravaganza
If you’re new to shooting sports, this is the place to start! The Shooting Sports Extravaganza is a beginner’s match and learning event. Beginner shooters will learn the process of shooting competitively, basic knowledge of firearm and range safety, and about the shooting sports events. Ages: open to grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
Indoor Archery Match
The indoor archery match is held each year in 6 locations. Competitors will choose to compete at only one location, and scores will be ranked by all competitors at both locations. There is a “first year” class for competitors that are new to archery and new to the indoor archery match.
Texas 4-H Roundup Archery Match (Senior Members Only)
The Texas 4-H Roundup Archery Match will be held the week of State 4-H Roundup. This will be a 30 target, 3-D Match. This contest will allow a maximum of 100 archers.
Texas 4-H State Games
The Texas 4-H State Games are the largest youth shooting sports event in the nation, bringing together 4-H members from across the state to compete in disciplines such as archery, rifle, pistol, and shotgun. Youth showcase their skills in marksmanship, safety, and sportsmanship while connecting with others who share their interests. The event emphasizes personal growth, responsibility, and teamwork in a fun and challenging environment.
Fredericksburg 3D Archery Club
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
There will be a Shooter of the Year Buckle Series. you must shoot a minimum of 3 shoots AND the season finale BBQ shoot to qualify for the buckle series.
Upcoming shoot dates and locations:
February 1 - Stahl Ranch #2
March 1 - Nielsen Ranch
April 12 - Mabery Ranch
May 3 - Ottmer's Ranch
June 6th & 7th - Newman Ranch (Texas ASA Qualifier)
July 5 - Stahl Ranch #1
August 2 - Newman Ranch (BBQ shoot- extra plates $15)
All shoot entries are $25 for adults, youth 12-17 $15, Youth 9-11 $10,
Youth 8 and under Free
Competitors need to bring their equipment. If you need to borrow equipment, please contact Archery coach Austin Dreyer.
MORE DETAILS & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Contest Dates:
Shooting Sports State-Wide Event Calendar
*Maintained by Texas 4-H and, does not include Gillespie County activities/contests
Gillespie 4-H Archery Contest
November 2026
District Contest
December 2026
Wilson County Archery Clout Tournament
November 2026
For more information click here.
Indoor Archery Match (Registration Deadline: March 1)
Carthage, TX - March 27 & 28, 2026
Graham, TX - March 13 & 14, 2026
Claude, TX - March 20 & 21, 2026
Bay City, TX - March 20 & 21, 2026
Monahans, TX - March 27 & 28, 2026
Mercedes, TX - March 12, 2026
Hood County 4-H 3D Archery Tournament
March 28, 2026
For more information and registration click here
Tom Green County 3-D Archery Shoot
April 11, 2026
The Shooting Sports Extravaganza - Beginner Match
April 18, 2026
Texas 4-H Roundup Archery Match (Senior Only)
June 2, 2026
Texas 4-H State Games
July 12 - 18, 2026
SPECIAL OFFER: Gillespie 4-H Archery Project Members - Los Cazadores supports your project experiences with 10% off all purchases!
SPECIAL OFFER: Gillespie 4-H Archery Project Members - Los Cazadores supports your project experiences with 10% off all purchases!
Archery Resources:
Upcoming Shooting Sports Coaches Trainings:
Upcoming Shooting Sports Coaches Trainings:
District 7 Coach Training - Brownwood, TX:
Deadline to Register: March 1, 2026
Information:. The District 7 Shooting Sports Coach Training will take place March 6th- 7th, 2026 (Fri. & Sat.)
- This registration takes place through the 4-H Center Registration Site, NOT 4-H Online. However all participants at the training MUST have an active profile through 4-H Online to participate.
-Training will begin at 2PM on March 6th & tentatively conclude early afternoon on March 7th.
-Only one discipline certification (archery, pistol, rifle or shotgun) is obtainable per participant at this training.
- For questions about available lodging, please contact the Texas 4-H Conference Center at 325-784-5482.
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