Sound Off.

Byline: The Register-Guard

A job well done

I wish to commend your newspaper for the excellent article by Mike Stahlberg in your May 30 issue about the YHEC (Young Hunter Education Challenge) program at the Emerald Empire Gun Club. Mr. Stahlberg did an outstanding job of illustrating the many benefits of getting children involved with both hunter safety and shooting skills education at an early age.

I personally met the boy who was the focus of your story, Dustin Sanders, at the club this past Sunday, during a fun shotgun shoot. Dustin's shooting skills with a 12 gauge shotgun were simply amazing for a 14-year-old boy.

I found myself in the position of struggling to outshoot him in the rounds we both competed in. To see such fantastic shooting talent in a young boy clearly shows what a tremendous educational success the YHEC program has been.

Our community needs for more of our children to become involved in this excellent program. For it will create responsible hunters and shooters who will enjoy a lifetime of fun. These children will definitely have the skills necessary to carry on Oregon's hunting and shooting heritage in the finest tradition.

LANCE JACOBS

Eugene

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