This event has been canceled. The shooting complex will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Join us at Platte River State Park on Sunday, Aug. 9 for the NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC). This event provides a fun environment for kids 18 and under to improve their hunting, marksmanship and safety skills.

Through its simulated hunting situations, live fire exercises, educational and responsibility events, YHEC helps build upon skills learned in basic hunter education courses and encourages safer, lifelong hunting habits. Participants will also meet with outdoor conservation groups to discover next-step mentor programs.

All youth participants will be required to pay a $15 fee to attend. A request for payment will be emailed one month prior.

The event will start promptly at 9 a.m. CT, so please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to check in. A parent or guardian is required to attend with you, along with a completed release form. All equipment and lunch will be provided.

A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.