I plan on taking my son next Spring for his first hunt. He will be turning 6 March 4th, and our season usually opens around the 20th of March. I wanted to take him this season but he just couldnt keep up, on those long walks and I was never really able to pinpoint any of those easy birds to set up on. I sure hope he loves it as much as I do. he runs around the house now making hen calls, it drives his Mom nuts.