We all know our own kids. Some are ready at a young age and some never take to it. I only take them out if they want to hunt. 2 of my 5 kids are hunters, one of which is my youngest daughter. More than anything, I want them to stay safe. A gun is assumed to be loaded no matter what - until I feel they fully accept that assumption I am not allowing them to hunt whether they are 10 or 17.