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Planning for our 5th annual event in 2026 is underway!

Thank you to the Turner Family for allowing us to again use their property for our 2026 event!

We have secured a location and are moving forward! We are now working on acquiring prizes and sponsorship items for the swag bags and event supplies and materials. 

As always we are needing donations and sponsorship as well, this can be prizes, Purchasing of ammo, Swag, Monetary Donations so much more! If you have any leads or can help in any way please reach out to Hanna at 307-248-3006 or Nic at 307-248-1362 

2024 Event Placings

High Point Team Overall

High Point Individual Overall

High Point Individual Overall

Congratulations Team Harbach!


High Point Individual Overall

High Point Individual Overall

High Point Individual Overall

These 3 kids won a Lifetime Conservation Stamp! Donated by Matt and Dee Harbach of Salt River Outfitters!

Highest scoring Senior- Treyson Campbell

Highest scoring Intermediate- Hunter Lunn

Highest scoring Junior- Noah Loken

Event placings

It is always a great year, Congratulations to everyone! we had so many ties and close scores so it took some work to get to these final standings! We are so proud of all of you!

YHEC 2024 Placings (docx)

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YHEC 2023 Placings (docx)

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YHEC 2025

    Looking back at 2024!

    The Best Moments from Star Valley Wyoming YHEC 2023

      Come Join us!!

      2024 planning is underway, stay tuned for announcements as progress is made. 

      Video Credit:  Thank you MZD Studios (event 2022)

      Come Join us for 2026!!

      It’s almost here!

      The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!

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      Registration form and Rules and Regulations- Opens 4/10/26

      2026 Registration you may turn in forms starting April 10th 2026!


      Please download and email or text us the completed registration and waiver form.

      Please print and go over the rules with your kids so everyone knows them before the event! 


      Ages are 8-18 as of 1/1/26

      **kids ages 12-18 are required to hold a hunter education card to participate. Please send a copy with your enrollment or have a copy with you the day of the event.


      There is a $15 non refundable entry fee per participant. This helps cover ammo and any needed supplies. You can Venmo @ Hanna-Buxman or message us for other arrangements to collect fee!  


      Please bring your own equipment if you have it (bow and arrows, shotgun, .22 rifle, muzzleloaders) We will have some loaners available for those of you that don't have everything. This may give some kids a slight advantage if they are able to bring their own and are familiar with it. Don't let that deter you its meant to be fun and learning. Just like in hunting not everyone has the same equipment and there are all types and skill levels! 

      ** Eye and Ear protection is REQUIRED for all on the firing line at all times! Coaches and volunteers as well. Parents are advised to have some as well for spectating. We may not have this for everyone this year so plan to bring your own!


      Be sure to download all 3 documents below. Read the rules over with your participant so no one is caught of guard by anything the day of event. Please fill out wavier and registration and get it back to us ASAP. Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis. 


      **Forms can be emailed back to us at Starvalleywyyhec@gmail.com 

      You can also text a clear photo to Hanna at 307-248-3006  



      YHEC Registration form 26 (pdf)

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      Yhec waiver 26 (pdf)

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      YHEC rules 26 (pdf)

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      Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors and Supporters!

      We couldn't pull this event off without your generosity! 

        

      · MTOS

      · Simplot

      · Wild Wyoming

      · Swift Wear (Swift Creek)

      · Wyoming Game Warden Association

      · Prominent Pest

      · MeatEater

      · Timberline Taxidermy

      · Jumping JayBird studios

      · Outlaw T’s

      · Zoleo

      · PAM Gear

      · Jocko Fuel 


      · Jauns house of Tacos

      · Wild Wyoming

      · MTOS

      · The Block

      · Jon & Deanna Clark

      · Kelsi Rammell

      · Skyview lanes

      · Jumpin Jaybird

      · The local Grind

      · Jana Collier

      · The Graze

      · Broulims Thayne 

      · ElDonna O’Brein

      · Praterview Chiro

      · Scots Bess Co

      · Brittani Egbert

      · Carole Smith

      · Iron Horse Metal works

      · Melissa Draney

      · Silver Star Communications

      · Minnie Marie Designs

      · Kallies Kitchen Kures

      · Jackie Burgess

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      Thank you to our Amazing Volunteers over the years!

      It truly takes a village to pull this event off

      It truly takes a village to pull this event off, Each one of these awesome volunteers help us make this a SAFE and FUN event for the kids year after year! 

       Jake Clark 

      Jackie Burgess

       Robert Valentine

       Austin Valentine

       Taylor Draney  (Mark)

      Dillon Ludwig 

      Crystal Fredrickson 

      Greg Dana

      Garrett Desmond 

      James Hobbs 

      Heather Hobbs 

      Blake Suter

       Bob Bello

       Micheal Butler 

      Justin Draney

       Ashley Call 

       Dee Harbach

       Matt Harbach

       Tawni Wolfley

       Rick Wolfley

       Wyoming Game and Fish Employees

       Damian Reeves

       Maria Reeves 

      Kyle Parsons 

      Brian Wood

       Josh Bolinder

       Sadie Campbell

       Neal Zeren

      Tyson Call 

      Luke Lormier 

      Madisyn Wilkes  




      Video

      We Hope you enjoy some pictures from our 2022 event! 

      About

      YHEC- Youth Hunter Education Challenge!

      Star valleys 2nd  Annual YHEC!!

       This event is for ages 8-18yrs old as of 8/1/22. 

      12-18 yr old a Hunters Education card is required (state and national rules) 

      Participants will get to rotate in teams through the 8 stations including....

      • 22 Rifle
      • Muzzleloaders 
      • Shotgun
      •  Archery
      •  Hunters safety trail
      •  Wildlife ID
      •  Orienteering 
      • Hunter responsibility exam

      We will Conclude with an awards ceremony for top scores.


      **This is not a way to obtain the Hunters ED card needed for hunting! Just a fun learning experience testing your knowledge and skills.


      How can I prepare for the Event!?

      Preparation will help your over all performance at the event! Remember this is FUN but it's meant to be educational as well! 


      • Practice Shooting if you can and come sighted and ready to go. 
      • Study some animal identification, know them by bone, horn/antler, pelts, tracks or scat, feathers, etc.
      • Study Hunter safety. Knowing basic laws, Guns, bows, how they operate, know the parts of bullets/shells. carrying positions, ethical hunting practices, basic survival and outdoor safety knowledge etc. 
      • learn about maps and compasses if possible  
      • Here is a great link to help study as well    https://www.hunter-ed.com/wyoming/studyGuide/20105301/
      • Hanna has study guide books available as loaners also if anyone wants one!

       


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        Star Valley Wyoming YHEC

        Afton, Wyoming 83122, United States


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