4,000 Youth, Nine District Tournaments, One State Championship
It is because of our commitment to safety and well-being that we regret to inform you that all remaining 2020 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments (testing days and tournament days) are being postponed. This is based in response to Governor Roy Cooper declaring a state of emergency to strengthen our state’s response to the novel coronavirus (covid-19), the NC Wildlife Resources Commission has been working diligently to identify all activities that promote a higher than normal risk of assisting with the transmission of the virus. Although a part of our mission is to provide programs and opportunities for wildlife-associated recreation, we care deeply about the safety and well-being of our staff and the people and communities that we serve.
We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation with input from various state and national sources to identify and schedule alternative dates for the YHEST program to take place. A tentative time period could be early summer, however dates and locations have not been secured or solidified at this time. We will notify each of you by mid-April with an update of the YHEST program and any information to assist you with your planning.
YHEST FAQ Page
North Carolina’s Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament (YHEST) is a statewide competition for middle and high-school-age youth. Participants compete in multiple events including shotgun, archery, rifle, orienteering and a written hunting skills exam.