Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Program Article

"YHEC provides youth and adults with a unique opportunity to test their abilities at a variety of hunting techniques."

2008 Flagler YHEC Event

Posted on: 1/30/2008 From: Perry Brewer
This YHEC challenge is being co-sponsored by the Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Kiowa & Yuma County 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and will be held at the Flagler Lake State Wildlife Area in Flagler Colorado on May 3 & 4, 2008. The registration deadline is April 25, 2008.

First, YHEC is short for Youth Hunter Education Challenge and is a program developed by the NRA exclusively for youth and their families who enjoy hunting and the outdoors. YHEC is NOT a Colorado Hunter Safety Certification Course!

YHEC provides youth and adults with a unique opportunity to test their abilities at a variety of hunting techniques. Through completing a series of events conducted under simulated hunting conditions, participants walk away with an appreciation of all methods of hunting and gain knowledge of all types of game. This training ensures the future of the American hunting tradition as a safe, viable, recreational activity the entire family can enjoy.

The Challenges consists of:
* Muzzleloading Challenge - Shooting muzzleloaders at targets from a variety of unknown distances.
* Light Rifle Challenge - Shooting .22 rifles at targets from a variety of unknown distances.
* Shotgun Challenge - Shooting at clay targets in a variety of ways … singles, doubles and even running rabbits!
* Archery Challenge - Shooting at 3-D wildlife targets from a variety of hunter challenging positions!
* Hunter's Safety Trail Challenge - Do I shoot or not? These are some of the real life hunting scenarios that will challenge you!
* Orienteering Challenge - Can you find your way using a compass? Can you read a topographic map? If you hunt … you should know how!
* Wildlife ID Challenge - What animal left that track? What did that feather come from? As a hunter, you need to be aware of game signs … this will challenge your knowledge.
* Hunter Responsibility Exam - As hunters … we are all obligated to take care of our environment. Test your knowledge of hunting and our responsibilities.

New for 2008, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will have their Laser Shot training simulator available for participants to try out and test their shooting & marksmanship skills on!

If this interests you, click on the links below for a YHEC Flyer and a Shooter Information/Registration Packet. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact me by e-mail at perry.brewer@colostate.edu or by phone at (719) 346-5571.