The North Peace Rod & Gun Club Youth Celebration of Hunting Program is proud to host the 9th Annual Rich Petersen Youth Memorial Whitetail, Mule Deer & Big Game Recognition Awards. Held in memory of longtime NPRGC supporter and Past-President Rich Petersen, this annual program recognizes young hunters and celebrates the skills, traditions and experiences that come with hunting. Youth Club Members 18 and under are invited to enter eligible deer and big game harvested during the 2026 hunting season for official scoring. Recognition categories include: – Whitetail Deer – Mule Deer – Bison – Moose – Elk – Bear – Sheep – Goat – Caribou – Wolf – Cougar SCORING DEADLINE Friday, January 22, 2027 All entries must be officially scored by appointment. To arrange scoring, contact: Royd Lusk 250-261-4320 AWARDS & LUNCH Sunday, February 7, 2027 12:00 p.m. North Peace Rod & Gun Club Clubhouse 13300 Sunnyside Drive, Charlie Lake For additional information: NPRGC 250-785-9686 Guy Lahaye 250-785-1442 We encourage families with young hunters to get their entries in and join us in recognizing another year of youth participation in hunting.