My son just turned 11. He is very interested in learning the art of bowhunting. I am not a bow hunter. My question is: What age is good for them to start?

Both of my kids started at about 7. My son is now almost 13 and shoots awesome groups. My daughter is almost 9 and she is doing really good too! If he is interested go for it!!

My son is seven and is getting a bow this year...start them now and they will be laying them in there in a few years.

Good question... I believe your son isold enough to get into archery. When I was a kid I did some shooting with my dad in the back field, but he was never a bow hunter. I enjoyed the time with him regardless. He taught me safety and form.Now bowhunting and archery are different. If you are not a hunter yourself, you may want to find a family friend or uncle or someone to help teach the ways of the woods. I've been at this for a long time and am still learning new stuff about deer hunting every time I go out. Learning to shoot a bow is fun and easy, something you can both do with a simple recurve at 1st and have fun togerther. Thehunting part is different, lifetimes of knowledge, hints, tips, tecniques, etc. need to be learned. Time in the woods is the best way to learn about the actual hunting part. Good luck, and have fun.

Thanks everyone for the good advice. Yes, I am a hunter. I've been a hunter all my life and have hunted alot of different game, just not with a bow. I will be taking Bow Hunting Saftey Class with my son this Fall. What brand of bow would be a good starter bow?

PSE makesexcellent youth bows, as well as Browning.

i am14 and i love my browning microadrenaline there are to types a 30 lb to 40lb adjustment and a 40 lb to 50lb adjustment it is a great bow very smooth and powerful for its size