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How young can you start them?

Started by RiverRoost, March 23, 2021, 09:35:30 AM

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Wisgobbler

I started my son when he was 10. At the time that was the law here in Wisconsin. We've hunted as a team every year since. 



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Cowboy

Safety, safety, and more safety. Every kid is different.  I didnt kill my first gobbler until I was 16. Howwver I went along with my Dad, Uncle, and Grandpa many times. Dad actually got me my first shotgun, a single shot H and R at age 6. He ingrained gun safety every time it was touched. All of the ones I mentioned going with were Military Veterans. I'm a Vet as well. I've taken my 2 young kids, boy and girl, last 2 seasons as the hunter. She is the oldest and she got her gobbler last year at the age of 11. He on the other hand is on his 3rd year try. He was 9 the first season he went. Each time when I hand them a shotgun I ask " What do you do when somebody hands you a gun?" They know the drill on checking the action. Safety. Point in safe direction,  check chamber, check safety, clear weapon,  Each and every time. It has to be taught and reiterated ALWAYS.  That being said, I feel if they are taught correctly and fully comprehend how special hunting is it's okay. Speaking of that, its Youth season today. Getting him up to go after couple of gobblers I heard last night. Wish us luck! God Bless.

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Quote from: Cowboy on March 27, 2021, 05:38:21 AM
Safety, safety, and more safety. Every kid is different.  I didnt kill my first gobbler until I was 16. Howwver I went along with my Dad, Uncle, and Grandpa many times. Dad actually got me my first shotgun, a single shot H and R at age 6. He ingrained gun safety every time it was touched. All of the ones I mentioned going with were Military Veterans. I'm a Vet as well. I've taken my 2 young kids, boy and girl, last 2 seasons as the hunter. She is the oldest and she got her gobbler last year at the age of 11. He on the other hand is on his 3rd year try. He was 9 the first season he went. Each time when I hand them a shotgun I ask " What do you do when somebody hands you a gun?" They know the drill on checking the action. Safety. Point in safe direction,  check chamber, check safety, clear weapon,  Each and every time. It has to be taught and reiterated ALWAYS.  That being said, I feel if they are taught correctly and fully comprehend how special hunting is it's okay. Speaking of that, its Youth season today. Getting him up to go after couple of gobblers I heard last night. Wish us luck! God Bless.
Good luck to you guys this morning Cowboy. Have a great time and enjoy the time together with your son.


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