About Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition
Through participation in this structured training and development program, participants (youth) become safer, more responsible, and ethical hunters.
Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition is a youth program of the National Rifle Association of America and is recognized as the most comprehensive youth hunting program anywhere in North America.
It is an outdoor skills and safety training program for young hunters and is open to those who have graduated from hunter safety training at the state or provincial level.
Because events are conducted in simulated hunting conditions, Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition provides the best test of a young hunter’s skills short of an actual situation afield. This training ensures the future of the American hunting tradition is a safe, viable recreational activity the entire family can enjoy.
We encourage you to take a moment to check out this state wide NRA youth program. Learn also how you can be a Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition sponsor.
The Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition Board is looking forward to meeting you at the next event.
Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and relies on donations from interested individuals and organizations to finance each annual event. By supporting Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition, you help promote and preserve Michigan’s hunting heritage, provide a framework in which youth can develop life skills in hunting and shooting activities, and become safer, more responsible, and ethical hunters. Organizations and Individuals donating $100 or more have the opportunity to have their names listed on our website and donor list at the event.
“Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition is a great opportunity for youth to prepare themselves for future hunting occasions. It also gives more experienced youth hunters a chance to enhance their hunting skills in many different areas. It is a very well-organized event, thanks to the many dedicated leaders.”
— Laura, MYHEC participant”
Board of Directors
State Events Coordinator: Nathan Walker
Secretary / Registrar: Sara Possehn
Treasurer / Registrar: Stacie Walker
At-large Members: Ben Cohoon & Jason Catlin
UP Regional Directors: Melanie Greenfield & Ken Greenfield
Joining Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition
Youth Participants
There are two divisions in which youth may enter the Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition program. (age as of August 1st)
Junior Division: Youth aged 14 and under who have successfully completed a Hunter Safety Course.
Senior Division: Youth between the ages of 15 and 18 who have successfully completed a Hunter Safety Course.
Adult Participants
There are several opportunities for adults to be involved in the Michigan Youth Sportsmen Competition program.
Coaches: Work directly with youth, passing on outdoor skills and knowledge while enjoying in developing Michigan’s future sportsmen and women.
Volunteers: Be a role model to our future sportsmen and women at State and Local Events, assist local clubs, scoring judges, event leaders, schedule coordinators and range officers. Volunteers are needed for annual event.
Donors: This group of supporters is very essential part of the MYSC organization; for it is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and relies totally upon donations (support) made to them by interested persons, organizations, etc.
Clubs & Organizations
After completing a hunter education course, youths wishing to participating in MYSC may begin working with a sponsoring organization such as: Sportsmen Clubs, 4-H Groups, Church Outdoor Youth Groups, School Programs.
