Oklahoma YHEC
1205 S. Air Depot, #198
Midwest City, OK 73110-4807

Ph: (405) 650-7431
Fx: (405) 799-0821

Youth
Hunter
Education
Challenge

What Is YHEC?

The 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 completing a series of events conducted under simulated hunting conditions, participants walk away with an appreciation of all methods of hunting and gain a 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.

A YHEC Consists of:

• Muzzleloading
• .22 Rifle
• Shotgun
• Archery
• Hunter's Safety Trail
• Orienteering
• Wildlife ID
• Hunter Responsibility Exam

OK YHEC will provide all
equipment required, but
encourages participants
to bring their own firearms.