I began hunting when I was 12. I am 16 now, but I think 6 years old is too young. At 6, they really don' t even know what they are doing. Their dad says shoot the deer and they do. They are too young to appreciate the kill. Here, you must be 12 to get a license and I think that' s just right. Have the kid come along with you for a few years and then, once they get a feel for hunting, have them go for their license.