Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is a NRA Sponsored Youth Program that challenges young participants in eight (8) events

YHEC 8 Events

YHEC is a

CHALLENGE!!

Are you ready?

Welcome to Oregon YHEC
Recognized as the most comprehensive youth hunting program anywhere in North America, the Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is NRA's "graduate studies" program in outdoor skills and safety training for young hunters. YHEC is open to those youth who have completed hunter-safety training at the state-or provincial-level. The YHEC program is conducted under simulated hunting conditions to provide the best practical environment for reinforcing and testing a young hunter's skills.

YHEC 2009 Competition Info - click here

YOUTH HUNTER EDUCATION CHALLENGE - YHEC
	What is YHEC? Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is a Youth Program that challenges young participants in eight (8) events - 4 Shooting and 4 Responsibility events. The events are:
	Archery Wildlife Identification Shotgun Hunter Safety Trail Muzzleloader Orienteering .22 Light Rifle Hunter Responsibility Test
YHEC welcomes all Youth who wants to improve their outdoor skills.

FAQ
	Q. How old do I have to be to join YHEC? A. You may join as soon as you receive your Hunter Education Card.
	Q. Do I have to own all the equipment to join? A. You do not. We have a lot of stuff available which will let you use.
	Q. Do I have to practice and compete in ALL events? A. You do not. Although we encourage you to try them all, you are welcome to participate in the events you are comfortable with.
	Q. Is YHEC opened to girls? A. YES. We have many girls in the YHEC Program and YHEC welcomes girls with open arms.

2009 Oregon Teams & Coaches