Splitear’s 4-H Homeschool Muzzleloading Adventures

[Splitear]

With the new forum, I figured I’d start cataloging some of the activities we’re doing with our 4-H Homeschool Muzzleloading program. This week we learned about reading game sign, setup one trail cameras, cut cleaning patches and measured patterns for ordering leather for possibles bags. 

Edited November 4, 2022 by Splitear

[nywaw]

This is absolutely awesome!  Well done!

[Splitear]

Not my kids (even though I call them as much). My girls have a few years before they can do this with me. I work for 4-H, and this homeschool group is a fun work program a volunteer and I put together last year. 

[Splitear]

Here’s some from our October meeting. Range Safety being led by some of our veteran students, and the first shots of the 4-H year. 

[TACC]

I think this is great, 

What is the youngest age you have in your group.

I'm trying to get my 7 year old grandson doing this type of stuff

[Splitear]

6 hours ago, TACC said:

I think this is great, 

What is the youngest age you have in your group.

I'm trying to get my 7 year old grandson doing this type of stuff

Thanks!

We can’t shoot with any kids younger than 12. 8 and above can do archery and air rifle, but anything with firearms is 12 and older. 

[Splitear]

Today at our muzzleloading class, we did zero muzzleloading. First thing, the kids got to check their trail camera photos. A few small bucks and does, raccoons, squirrels and a stoat. They loved it! 

Then, half the group took over Dutch Oven pizza duty, and the other half started in on dissecting owl pellets. The kids loved making the pizza and learning about the development of the Dutch oven. They were all very surprised that their "beef" pizza was actually venison

All rodents in the pellets, and some of the kids were excited to take the bones home with them to show their parents and siblings. 

Overall, another fantastic day with this great group of kids!

Edited November 17, 2022 by Splitear

[LET EM GROW]

This is awesome! Makes me want to start one! 

[Splitear]

2 hours ago, LET EM GROW said:

This is awesome! Makes me want to start one! 

If you decide to, I’m happy to help try to get it started. 

[mowin]

I just hope the owl pellet didn't somehow make it to the pizza...lol

[Splitear]

Just now, mowin said:

I just hope the owl pellet didn't somehow make it to the pizza...lol

I really had to specify that they were different activities when telling parents what we were doing

[grampy]

You guys are doing a fantastic job with the 4H program!!!

If ever you need a helping hand, I'm not too far away.

[Browndogs]

I know a while back on the other site you indicated you could use supplies for the kids- I found a half of a can of pyrodex in my shop that I’d be happy to get to you- it’s older but been stored in a dry environment 

lmk

[Splitear]

I’ll never turn down powder. If you’re near Ballston Spa, I’ll be happy to grab it sometime. Thank you!

[Browndogs]

I’m just northeast of you a little- I’m around this weekend as I don’t have a tag to use till  mz - I’ll pm you