I was 10yrs old..........The combination of a 1st place finish in my first ever archery competition at a Cub Scout jamboree (first time I ever picked up a bow) andmy own"Sports Afield" magazinesubscription pretty much sealed the deal for desire.
Took another 3yrs until I got a bow of my own. (NOBODY in my family hunts)
Been all downhill for the last 20+ yrs.