how young is to young?

We didnt have the opportunity to hunt with dogs, but Zach kill a rabbit with a longbow when he was 4 and had is picture in Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. He killed his 1st hog with a recurve when he barely 6. Shooting doves at 8 and his 1st deer at 9. That's just how opportunities worked out for him.

It's your kid, but dont push him or her too fast. With some , that's the quickest way to burn them out and make 'em not want to go. My daughter burned out early and it took 10 years and a boyfriend to finally bring her back around.

Your kids will tell you by their actions. If they act like they really dont want to go, the let them stay behind. Just talk up a story when you get home so they know they missed out. Zach is 19 and he's been my huntin partner for about 16 years now.