Youth Hunting Challenge In Upton Wyoming May 30th

Wyoming high school championships culminate this month with the state hunting championships May 30 in Upton.

Officially called the Youth Hunter Education Challenge, this National Rifle Association-sponsored event allows Wyoming hunters 18 and under who have passed hunter education to showcase their skills and have a good time.

The challenge tests youngsters in sporting clays style trap shooting, .22, muzzleloader and archery marksmanship, wildlife identification, orienteering and hunter safety judgments.

Since it began in 2008, the challenge has been hosted by the Upton Gun Club. All participants receive a prize and are eligible to advance to the NRA’s international competition July 26-31 in Raton, N.M.

To participate, youngsters need to submit copies of their hunter education card, birth certificate, photo and pay a $10 entry fee per NRA rules. Entry forms are available on the Game and Fish website or at Game and Fish offices.

For more info, contact Rick Rothleutner of the Upton Gun Club at (307) 281-9980 or Jeff Obrecht of the Game and Fish at (307) 777-4532; jeff.obrecht@wyo.gov.