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One of the largest contest areas that we host is the Hunter Safety CDE, in which we sponsor two teams at both Bandys High School (must be an FFA member) and at Mill Creek Middle School. Students compete in archery, rifle, skeet and hunter skills (which includes a written test and an orienteering component). Due to the size and scope of this contest area, the team is supervised by {NRA} Certified Range Safety Officers and Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors that are members of Bandys FFA Alumni.
2026-2027 Season- Important Dates
November 19: Parent Information Meeting
7:00 pm - Bandys Library
December 5th: Middle School Sight-In Day (TENTATIVE)
Rifle, Skeet & Archery / TBD @ Practice Range
December 12th: High School Sight-In Day (TENTATIVE)
Rifle, Skeet & Archery / TBD @ Practice Range
December 16th: All Notarized Forms due to Ag Dept.
Attn: Laura Parker
January 2: Orientation Practice @ Range
All Middle School Students & New Team Members
& Members who are shooting new equipment this year.
Pay $75 Participation Fee at practice
This covers ammo & target costs through the District Tournament in March.
Every Saturday- January 9 - TBD
9:00 am- All Students Practice
Students should bring Report Cards to this practice for grade check.
March 20: District 8 Contest
Catawba Valley Wildlife Club, Vale
April 24: State Contest - Ellerbe, NC
Program Links & Information
All students / parents should be sure to join the Band App for Hunter Safety Information!
Program Pictures
Thank you to John Hildebran for taking pictures at Hunter Safety Practice! To view the collection, and download pictures, please click here for the Google drive!
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