My Daughter is 10 and is going with me this year. She wanted to go last year, but I had to have shoulder surgery and missed the season. Anyway, she started shooting an air-gun at about 8, and a .22 at 9. She routinely out-shoots me with the .22!! We have a .243 and are looking for deer and/or hog this year. Quota permits end today at the WMA where we hunt, so we have a few days planned over Thanksgiving break! I'm ready!