Sevier County 4-H Projects

4-H offers a wide variety of projects on the county, region, and state level. Each 4-Her selects a project folder to work on throughout the year in their school 4-H club. Please visit our Golden Eagle Award for more information on project folder completion. In addition to these activities completed in 4-H clubs, the projects listed below are offered on the county level:

It is time to order birds for the 2023 Chick Chain Project! Raising chickens for layers can be a fun 4-H project! You can have fun taking care of chickens while learning about poultry production through your experience. Your responsibilities in this project include feeding, watering, and daily care for your birds. You must furnish housing, equipment, and feed for your birds. The birds come in groups of 10 or 20 and will arrive early-mid March. The breed is the Amber Star and they will cost $35.00 per group of 10 or $65.00 per group of 20. If there are supply issues, our second choice of bird is Red Star. Those receiving chicks may participate in a 4-H Pullet Show at the Sevier County Fair next September. Ribbons and prize money will be awarded to the best entries.

New this year, we have a sibling fee! This fee allows multiple 4-Hers from one family to share a flock. Your order must allow for a minimum of three birds per 4-Her (ex. Two siblings share a flock of 10 birds so the order total is $30 for the flock and $10 for the additional sibling, totaling $40).

If you are interested in the Chick Chain Project, you may register using the order form below and mail it along with a check made out to: UT Extension – Sevier County 4-H and return to: Ashley McCarter – 752 Old Knoxville Highway Sevierville, Tn 37862 – by December 6, 2022. You may also pay online using the link below. Due to chick availability, NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. After you register, you will be contacted with more details. Chick Chain communication is done through email so please use an email that is actively checked when registering!

Chick Chain participants are eligible for our Stockman Award! See the information below on how you can earn the award and receive the cost of your flock back.

Chick Chain Registration!

Chick Chain Registration Download

Registration Fee – $100
Registration fees are due by January 17, 2023.
A 4-Her will not be able to attend their first practice until their registration fee has been paid. No refunds will be issued for team registration fees. 4-Hers must also complete a 600A and enrollment form before they can participate in a practice.

Included in your registration fee:

Team uniform
Use of air rifles (provided by the American Legion)
Ammunition for practice and state jamboree
State Jamboree Registration fee covered (if the required number of practices is met)

Divisions Offered – Air Rifle
4-Hers will be provided a pellet air rifle through the American Legion. Athletes will need to provide their own eye and ear protection.

Practices

Time: Thursdays @ 3:30 – 5 pm on January 19 and 26, February 9 and 23, and March 9 and 23
Practices will begin on January 19 and continue through March 30th.
A parent is required to attend each practice with their athlete.
Athletes must attend 4 practices.
Registered athletes and parents must attend a mandatory meeting on January 17 at 5 pm
Location: American Legion – Sevier County (unless otherwise announced)

State Jamboree

March 25, 2023 (Lane Agri Park Community Center, Murfreesboro, TN)

Contact Sarah Cantrell at sarkcant@utk.edu or 865-453-3695 with any questions about air rifle!

2022-2023 Shooting Sports Registration Download

Registration Fee – $100
Registration fees are due by January 26, 2023.
A 4-Her will not be able to attend their first practice until their registration fee has been paid. No refunds will be issued for team registration fees. 4-Hers must also complete a 600A and enrollment form before they can participate in a practice.

Included in your registration fee:

Team uniform
Use of targets at practice
Use of Genesis Bow and arrows at practice
State Jamboree Registration fee covered (if the required number of practices is met)

Divisions Offered – Genesis, Compound, Recurve
Any 4-Her that wants to shoot a compound or recurve bow will need to supply their own bow, arrows, and additional equipment. Sevier County 4-H has Genesis equipment available for use by team members.

Practices

Time: Thursdays @ 3:30 – 5 pm
Practices will begin on February 2nd and continue through March 30th.
An optional practice will be held on March 16th during spring break.
A parent is required to attend each practice with their athlete.
Athletes must attend 5 practices.
Registered athletes and parents must attend a mandatory meeting on January 26 at 5 pm
Location: Sevier County Fairgrounds – Red Barn (unless otherwise announced)

State Jamboree

March 30-April 1, 2023 (Tennessee Tech Hyder-Burkes Pavilion, Cookeville, TN)

Contact Ashley McCarter at amccarter@utk.edu or 865-453-3695 with any questions about archery!

2022-2023 Shooting Sports Registration Download

Registration Fee – $400
Registration fees are due by March 7, 2023.
A 4-Her will not be able to attend their first practice until their registration fee has been paid. No refunds will be issued for team registration fees. 4-Hers must also complete a 600A and enrollment form before they can participate in a practice.

Included in your registration fee:

Team uniform
Up to 50 shells per practice attended & 100 shells for the state jamboree
Cost of clays
State Jamboree Registration fee covered (if the required number of practices is met)

Divisions Offered – Trap and Skeet
Practices will focus on trap and skeet. Athletes in grades 4-7th (as of Jan 1, 2023) shoot trap only
and grades 8-12th shoot trap and skeet. Youth must supply their own firearm and it must be a 12 or 20 gauge.

Practices

Time: Tuesdays @ 3:30 – 5 pm
Practices will begin on March 21st and continue through May 2nd.
A parent is required to attend each practice with their athlete.
Athletes must attend 5 practices.
Registered athletes and parents must attend a mandatory meeting on March 7 at 5 pm at the Sevier County Extension Office
Location: Gatlinburg Gun Club (unless otherwise announced)

State Jamboree

May 6, 2023 (Nashville Gun Club, Nashville, TN)

Contact Matthew Anderson at mande125@utk.edu or 865-453-3695 with any questions about shotgun!

2022-2023 Shooting Sports Registration Download

Stockman Award

The Sevier County 4-H Stockman Award is made possible by the Sevier County Livestock Association and Sevier County Farm Bureau. This award is given to youth who complete the following requirements within the calendar year (January 1 – December 31):

Beef – $250 Award
- Participate in the County Livestock Show, Eastern Region Expo, and State Expo
- Participate in Skill-a-thon at Region and State Expo
- Attend one educational event (4-H Round-Up, 4-H Congress, Academic Conference, etc.) OR Compete on one judging team (livestock, horse, meats, poultry, etc.)
Sheep – $250 Award
- Participate in the County Livestock Show, Eastern Region Expo, and State Expo
- Participate in Skill-a-thon at Region and State Expo
- Attend one educational event (4-H Round-Up, 4-H Congress, Academic Conference, etc.) OR Compete on one judging team (livestock, horse, meats, poultry, etc.)
Swine – $250 Award
- Participate in the County Livestock Show, Eastern Region Expo, and State Expo
- Participate in Skill-a-thon at Region and State Expo
- Attend one educational event (4-H Round-Up, 4-H Congress, Academic Conference, etc.) OR Compete on one judging team (livestock, horse, meats, poultry, etc.)
Poultry – Cost of Flock Returned
- Participate in the County Chick Chain Show
- Complete Project Pages and turn them in at the Chick Chain Show
- Attend one educational event (4-H Round-Up, 4-H Congress, Academic Conference, etc.) OR Compete on one judging team (livestock, horse, meats, poultry, etc.)

Awards are presented at the end-of-year meeting for the winter Sevier County Livestock Association meeting.

Sevier County 4-H Projects

Stockman Award

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