Thanks to all who have chimed in on this, and to those who havent and would like to...please do so. I agree with alot of what you have all said, lots of good thoughts and insights. I know she's not ready to shoot any sort of gun just yet, maybe next christmas ill buy her her a bb/pellet gun she will be 4 1/2 then. I would love to get her into target shooting as soon as shes ready, but will not allow her to hunt anything without first taking her hunters safety course and without direct supervision by me. Also, I am a firm believer of DON'T SHOOT IT IF YOU AIN'T GONNA EAT IT!!!, that is unless it is a nuisance and causing damages...so the only small game for her will probably be limited to Turkey and Water Follow. As far as gun safety, I preach it to her every second we are in contact with any firearm.

Huntnteen you said it best...there is a BIG difference in the child hunting with you and being the one to pull the trigger. I remember my first hunting expedition w/ my dad and uncle, I wasnt old enough to carry a gun at the time, but it was a great time, sittin in the woods, looking around and when you first spot a deer and tap your dad on the arm and point and he pulls the gun up and u cover your ears...well you all know the rest! its very exciting, but when I was able to carry a gun and pulled the trigger on my first buck (a nice big 3 1/2 yr old 8 pointer) theres nothing like it! Although I must say, any hunting outing is great and when you can go out and share it with family and friends thats what makes it truely special.