Young hunter challenge sees 25 shooters

The Bob Milek Range west of Thermopolis was busy last Saturday, for the third annual Young Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC).

Cynthia Garbin said this year’s YHEC had 25 participants, age 8-17, from Hot Springs, Washakie and Weston counties. Additionally, there were 20 volunteers and leaders, and plenty of family and friends.

Though it was a bit windy, Garbin said the weather was otherwise beautiful and allowed for all six events to happen. All of the participants were very enthusiastic as well, she said, and there were some perfect and near perfect scores.

Garbin appreciates the community, leaders and participants, without which the YHEC wouldn’t be possible, and she looks forward to the next year’s event.