RE: Issue of the law...
If I was a game warden and came upon a kid out hunting to feed his family I'd proably put him in my car dig in my pocket and buy some groceries and take him home.
Then I'd see what was going on in that place and if needed call the DSS in to check on the home.
If they are in such dire straits Dad should be the one hunting not some kid. If Dad and Mom are scum bags the kids need to be taken out of the home. If neither can work due to illness or injury there are programs to help.
Akbound, Very nicely put.