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Congratulations to the Louisiana Bayou Bandits on their 2024 Central Regional Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) placements!
On June 1, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hosted the state competition at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Shooting/Gun Range. Teams from across the state competed to advance to the national level. The state competition results determined three senior division teams and three junior division teams that would represent Louisiana at the Central Region YHEC competition. The top five juniors and seniors formed the Louisiana Bayou Bandits Gold Team, followed by the Silver and Bronze teams.
The Central Region YHEC Competition, held in Bentonville, Arkansas, was from July 23 to 27. The Bayou Bandits competed against teams from 12 other states. The Louisiana teams excelled, securing first place in the Junior and Senior divisions.
The success of the Louisiana teams at the Regional YHEC competition highlights the effectiveness of the YHEC program and the commitment of the coaches and participants, “The YHEC program has been an incredible journey for my family and me,” Coach Ryan Myhand said, “It has not only provided us with invaluable skills and knowledge in hunting and outdoor safety but has also strengthened our bonds through teamwork and shared experiences.” He stated that watching the young hunters grow in confidence and competence has been rewarding. “YHEC is more than just a competition; it’s a community and a way of life that instills respect, responsibility, and a love for the great outdoors.”
The NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) offers a safe setting for young people aged 18 and under to enhance their hunting, marksmanship, and safety skills. YHEC includes simulated hunting scenarios such as live fire drills, educational activities, and responsibility events to help participants develop the skills acquired in introductory hunter education courses and promote safe and lifelong hunting practices. The Terrebonne YHEC is locally sponsored by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and the NRA YHEC program.
“The YHEC program is such a great program for young kids to come in to learn hunters saftey and markmenship,” said Coach Jeff Deblieux, “It’s really remarkable to see them come out of the program and come back to help coach.” Visit yhec.nra.org for more information, or email terrebonne.yhec@gmail.com to join Terrebonne YHEC.
2024 CRYHEC Junior Champions Louisiana Bayou Bandits Junior Gold
Individual Awards:
Ehren Gros
1st Responsibility Exam
3rd Shotgun
2nd Overall Jr Individual
Sydnee Myhand
2nd Orienteering
2nd Hunter Safety Trail
5th Overall Jr Individual
Matthew Chaisson
15th Overall Jr Individual
Giuseppe Gorman
1st Archery
12th Overall Jr Individual
Logan Benoit
3rd Hunter Safety Trail
13th Overall Jr Individual
Team Awards:
Jr Division CRYHEC Champions
1st Archery
1st Hunter Safety Trail
1st Responsibility Exam
2nd Shotgun
2nd Muzzleloader
2nd Rifle
3rd Wildlife ID
2024 CRYHEC Senior Champions
Louisiana Bayou Bandits Senior Gold
Team: Carter Neil, Coben Trosclair, Logan Andrus, Nathan Rider, Hunter Poche Coach: Michelle Neil © Terrebonne YHEC
Individual Awards:
Carter Neil
3rd Responsibility Exam
5th Overall Sr Individual
Coben Trosclair
7th Overall Sr Individual
Logan Andrus
20th Overall Sr Individual
Nathan Rider
22nd Overall Sr Individual
Hunter Poche
3rd Shotgun
17nd Overall Sr Individual
Team Awards:
Sr Division CRYHEC Champions
1st Shotgun
2nd Responsibility Exam
2nd Hunter Safety Trail
2nd Orienteering
2nd Archery
2nd Wildlife ID
Senior Silver Team:
Team: Joel Orgeron, Jack Reese, Loralie Pellegrin, Rebecca Theriot, Hunter Cranche Coach: Ron Orgeron © Terrebonne YHEC
Senior Bronze Team
Team: Ethan Orgeron, Rana Orgeron, Grant Guilbeau, Evan Bryant, Kevin Kraemer Coach: Droopy Bryant © Terrebonne YHEC
Junior Silver Team
Team: Bryce Verret, Collin Henry,
Byron Peters, Aiden Nugent,
Kirklin Gaudet
Coaches:
AJ Verret, Scottie Henry © Terrebonne YHEC*2nd Place Team Archery *2nd Place Team Wildlife ID
Junior Bronze Team
Team: Cole Hebert, Parker Arceneaux, Andrew Hebert, Mason Walker, Audrey Pellegrin, Andrew Toups Coach: Lori Hebert © Terrebonne YHEC
*3rd Place Team Responsibility | Exam
*3rd Place Team Shotgun
