YHEC is a program
developed exclusively for hunter education course graduates from North
America up to 19 years of age. YHEC provides graduates with a unique
opportunity to test their abilities at a variety of hunting techniques.
Through participating 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 as they learn from
the top hunting educators in all of North America. This training ensures
the future of the American hunting tradition as a safe, viable,
recreational activity the entire family can enjoy.
After completing a
hunter education course, youths wishing to participate in YHEC begin
working with volunteer instructors/ coordinators to take part in local,
state or provincial – level programs. Though participants are scored
and ranked in all YHEC events, the program’s competitive edge is
diminished as the real "challenge" focuses on personal
improvement. Therefore, in addition to the top-ranked individuals and
teams drawn from the thousands of annual competitors in state YHEC, all
are invited to participate in the annual NRA International YHEC.
Conducted in cooperation with the International Hunter Education
Association, the event rotates in location throughout the United States
to ensure the greatest number of participants.
