VolunteersMYHEC is organized and ran by volunteers. It is only through the generous help from volunteers this program is successful. If you are interested in volunteering, contact us at StateMYHEC07@aol.com.

Supporting MYHECMYHEC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and relies on donations from interested individuals and organizations to finance each annual event.

By supporting MYHEC, you help promote and preserve Michigan’s hunting heritage, provide a framework in which youth can develop life skills in hunting and shooting activities, and become safer, more responsible and ethical hunters.

Organizations and Individuals donating $100 or more have the opportunity to have their name listed on our website and donor list at the event.

Sponsors• National Rifle Association

• Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation

• Friends of the NRA Foundation

• Jays Sporting Goods – Clare, MI

• Michigan Bowhunters

• White Tails Unlimited

• And several dedicated individuals

• Gibraltar Duck Hunter Association

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Comments from Participants“MYHEC is a great experience, it is so much fun to

be outdoors with your friends in a competitive but friendly atmosphere. I have met a lot of new friends through MYHEC and I would recommend this program to anyone who has an interest in the outdoors.”

- Brandon, MYHEC participant

“Over the years of competing in MYHEC, I have made new friends, received awards, and had fun. Most of all, though, through it I realized that if you just work hard enough on some-thing, your perseverance will pay off.”

- Clayton, MYHEC participant

“MYHEC is a great opportunity to be around others who enjoy our outdoor heritage. Everyone is at different levels of experience, and we all walk away enhanced in some way from this fun filled weekend event.”

- Ben, MYHEC participant

“MYHEC is a great opportunity for youth to prepare themselves for future hunting occasions. It also gives more experienced youth hunters a chance to enhance their hunting skills in many different areas. It is a very well organized event, thanks to the many dedicated leaders.”

- Laura, MYHEC participant

“MYHEC is so much fun, we look forward to coming every year. We have made a lot of friends from all over.”

- Ryan & Blake, MYHEC participants

A Youth Program of the National Rifle Association of America

Purpose of Michigan’s YouthHunter Education

Challenge• A NRA youth program that promotes and preserves our hunting heritage.

• Provides framework in which youth can be introduced to, and/or further develop their skills in hunting and shooting activities.

• Through participation in this structured training and development program, participants (youth) become safer, more responsible, and ethical hunters.

What is MYHEC? MYHEC is an annual two day program exclusively for Hunter Education Course graduates from North America up to 18 years of age.

The program provides youth with a unique opportunity to test their skills at a variety of hunting techniques.

Because the events are conducted in simulated hunting conditions, MYHEC provides the best test of a young hunter’s skills short of an actual situation afield.

Though participants are scored and ranked in all MYHEC events, the program’s competitive edge is diminished as the real “challenge” focuses on personal improvement and sportsmanship.

EventsMYHEC is comprised of the following eight events:

Four Shooting Events

• Archery - A walk-through field course where participants fire at life-sized 3-D targets at various distances.

• Muzzleloading - Incorporate firing at targets at various distances.

• .22 Light Rifle - Incorporate firing at targets at various distances.

• Shotgun - Provides shooting over a variety of courses that simulates bird hunting situations.

Four Responsibility Events

• Wildlife Identification - Tests participant’s ability to identify game animals by tracks, bones, hides, feathers, and wildlife signs.

• Orienteering - Serves as a map and compass course that applies to orienteering skills useful to every hunter.

• Hunter Safety Trail - Presents actual field conditions testing safety and legal issues, requiring participants to make educated, responsible decisions.

• Hunter Responsibility Exam - Tests safety, ethics, and advanced hunter knowledge.

Participant Requirements:• Must have successfully completed a Hunter Education Course and have a card in their possession.

• Youth up to 18 years old.

Divisions Include:Junior Division – 14 years old and younger.Senior Division – 15 to 18 years old.Team Divisions – Includes up to 5 Individuals.(Junior/Senior)

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