I'd have to say no. I started deer hunting when I was 12 and waited until I was 17 to shoot my first deer. My dad had a few spots that he could have taken me to shoot and easy deer but decided not to. I wanted a deer as a kid so bad but never had the right opportunity until I was 17. I'll tell you what, Im a better person for it today. I had to earn my first deer in rough conditions and when I look back, I wouldn't change a thing about it. I think not taking a deer for those first few years makes me enjoy my hunting experience and the thrill of harvesting an animal that much better.An easy kill handed to him on a plate with those canned hunts isn't even hunting, I believe its more along the lines of killing IMO.