Upland game youth and beginner hunts
Each fall, the DWR organizes upland game hunts for youth and beginning hunters who either graduate from Hunter Education or participate in Utah's Trial Hunting Program. Upcoming hunt details and registration links are given below.
Only youth 17 years old or younger may register for youth hunts (see page 14 of the Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook for more information). Youth and beginning hunters of all ages may register for beginner hunts.
Besides those listed in the guidebook, there may be additional youth and beginner hunts offered in areas across the state. Once they are scheduled, those opportunities will be listed below.
Youth hunters are also permitted to hunt all regular seasons open to adults.
June
2024 YHEC — Youth Hunter Education Challenge
Logan, UT — Cache Valley Public Shooting Range | June 14 – June 15 |
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Youth and adults: Put your firearm, archery and overall hunting skills and knowledge to the test in this fun, hands-on outdoor challenge! More...It's that time of year again! The annual Youth Hunter Education Challenge will take place June 14 and 15, with events at the Cache Valley Public Shooting Range in Logan, Utah. This fun, hands-on challenge is a great event for beginner to advanced shooters of all ages. If you've completed a hunter education course, you're eligible to participate! Please register by May 30, so we can plan accordingly. ParticipationDue to the amount of equipment and staffing required to put on the event, we will require a minimum of 35 participants. The number of participants will determine how many events are set up. An email will be sent out the week before the event to inform those registered what (if any) changes will take place. Cost$35 per participant Note: Please pay at event check in; cash only, bring exact change. As a special incentive, if an adult/alumnus also registers a first-time youth competitor, they can get $10 off their registration! Please contact Ralynne Takeda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information and to receive your $10 off. Schedule of EventsFriday, June 14: Cache Valley Public Shooting Range (2851 W 200 North in Logan)
Saturday, June 15: Cache Valley Public Shooting Range
Note: Dinner will be provided for participants on Friday night. Lunch will be provided for participants on Saturday. Family members may purchase additional meal tickets for $10 per person. Rules and RegulationsThere will be six events set up, depending on participation numbers. At each event, participants will bring their specific equipment for that event. If a participant does not have their own equipment, some will be provided for them to use. Find the official rules for specific events and equipment limitations on the YHEC Regional Rules page. For more information and practice help, visit the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Hunter Ed YHEC page. The following events will take place: .22 Long Rifle This event will consist of six stations where five shots will be taken at each station (for a total of 30 shots). Shots will range from 0-75 yards. Each station may use a different shooting position (standing, kneeling, sitting and prone). Stations may use props or shooting scenarios (standing using a post, tripods, shooting from a ground blind, prone using a log, etc.). Targets will be standard rimfire silhouette targets (chicken, turkey, pig and ram). Shotgun This will be a sporting clays-style competition. Expect clay targets to be thrown from all directions. Most targets will be true doubles but some report pairs (second bird is launched at the sound of the first shot) may be thrown. A total of 30 shots will be taken. The best practice for this would be 5-stand or a walk-through sporting clays course. Archery The archery event will be a walk through a 3D-style course. Targets will range from 0-40 yards. A total of 30 shots will be scored. Scoring will use the traditional 3D rings and will be scored 10-8-5. Targets will be standard Delta or Reinhart targets. Rangefinders are not allowed. Written Exam The written exam will consist of 60 questions. All questions will be taken from Utah Hunter Education Student Manual and Utah Hunting Guidebooks. The questions will go over everything from ethics to information on wildlife species. This will not be an open book test so be sure to study. Contact Ralynne Takeda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your free copy of The Utah Hunter Education Student Manual. Safety Trail The safety trail is designed to test the young hunter’s ability to make safe and ethical decisions. It will go over basic safety scenarios and have you react to each of them. You will find anything from crossing a fence or ditch properly to encountering animals in the wild. You may even be tested on judging an animal's distance in yards. Wildlife Identification Wildlife identification is the ability to identify the game animals of North America. You could encounter all sorts of things from scat and tracks to a small piece of fur, skulls or bones. The best way to study is to study The Hunter's Guide, and visit different areas that have taxidermy mounts. Divisions
PrizesOverall prize eligibility is limited to registrants who observe all safety rules and event regulations. Prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories: Junior Division
Senior Division
Adult/Alumni Division
This event will be held regardless of the weather, please dress accordingly. Event contact:Ralynne Takeda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 801-556-0655 Date & timeFriday, June 14 AddressCache Valley Public Shooting Range |