Growing up anybody that carried a gun an hunted had to have a hunting license (dad was a gamewarden). In todays world kids under 12 can hunt w/o a license but have to be with a licensed hunter to mentor them an be close enough to control the weapon used.

12 an up a hunter safety course is required to obtain a hunting license. I took the hunter safety course in highschool back in the late 60's, now they go for half day to class at designated sites, an the rest is online. Progress I guess....