youth hunter education challenge
A program of the NRA! The YHEC is a program exclusively for hunter education course graduates from
North America up to 19 years of age. The program provides them with a unique opportunity to test their
skills at a variety of hunting techniques. From firing at life-sized game targets with a rifle, bow and
muzzle loader, to participating in wildlife identification and a map and compass course, participants walk
away with an appreciation of all methods of take and all types of game as they learn from the top hunting
educators in all of North America!
Because events are conducted in simulated hunting conditions, YHEC provides the best test of a young
hunter's skills short of an actual situation a field. This training endures the future of te American
hunting tradition as a safe, viable recreational activity the entire family can enjoy.
2007 YHEC Information/Application Brochure
Download the YHEC informational brochure here.or
Visit the NRA YHEC website for more details.
Junior Programs
Gary Stadleman
605-227-4286
gary@sdshootingsports.org
