Author Topic: How young do you start your kids shooting and how? (Read 772 times)

Chester Thompson · « **on:** February 13, 2009, 05:09:00 PM »

My son turned 2 in Dec and I was wondering how young you started your kids shooting and how did you go about the process? He loves to stand at the back door and watch daddy shoot his bow so I think that he he might be a keeper. Any help would be appreciated.

KVTA TANK · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:12:00 PM »

Chester I started my son when he was 4 .just start hem with a small bow.At that age its all about having fun.

Lone archer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:17:00 PM »

I started my sons at 4 years old with longbows from Black Rhino bows.

sswv · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:39:00 PM »

same here! my son got his first bow and BB at age 4. actually went to the woods with me at that age and then, got his first deer at 11. he's 20 now and man what I've give for those days back.

KVTA TANK · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:42:00 PM »

Time flies dont it Danny. Codys 19 now..

longbowben · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:48:00 PM »

At 4 ,and got his first deer this year at 6 years old.Cant post the pick because it was a muzzloder kill.

stick_string · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:54:00 PM »

I actually started my son at 2. I have to help him keep the arrow on it but he will draw it and release it....and every time i walk out with mine he wants to shoot his bow.

Hattrick · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:02:00 PM »

Chester hes plenty old enough. My daughter started about 1 an half believe it or not. I didnt push it on her at all, when i would practice she stuck too me like glue an allways would have too hold my arrows or she would get mad at me, so at a trad shoot this guy had a small hickory bow an quiver so i bought it for her . Then she just started shootin, had to help her a little. After a couple shots she was on her own... we been shooting an huntin together ever since shes now 14.. GOOD LUCK get him a bow ....ur in for some great times!!!!

Guru · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:24:00 PM »

My son and daughter both at three....both started with the same little Black Rhino longbow

antler chaser · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:42:00 PM »

my grandson was about two, I found a small fiber glass bow & made some arrows from 1/4 dowel from hardware store.

Steve

Shinken · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:57:00 PM »

Greetings Chester!

My son started at 4 when his attention span was long enough to stay focused and have decent form.

My daughter started at 3 and she had a rock-solid bow arm on the follow-through!

Proper draw weight with matching arrows really adds value if they understand what shooting straight is and desiring to hit the target. If they just want to chuck arrows to watch them fly towards the target, matched equipment is not as critical - initially....

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, David Camp

rod251 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:03:00 PM »

My oldest turned 4 in December. We got her a Fred Bear First Shot kit for Christmas. It's a great little inexpensive starter bow for the little ones. We practice a few times a week, keeping her shots between 4 and 10 yards. She can't wait for 3D season to start, and frankly, neither can I. Only 2 weeks to go. Here's a picture of her with a couple of arrows she landed in the turkey "booty". (This is one of her favorite shots.)

Bonebuster · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:09:00 PM »

rod251...if that ain`t precious, I don`t know what is!

My son Nick, now soon to be eleven, used to sit on a blanket, and hold a bow when he was less than two, and watch me shoot. With help, he started shooting soon after.

To this day, he says he remembers sitting in the shade, holding his bow.

Seems like yesterday.

Mo. Huntin · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:16:00 PM »

my boy was probably 3 and he loves it. he is now 5 and has been shooting on his own for a long time. He shoots pretty good but already won't listen to old dad about any kind of form. I guess there is plenty of time for that. I just want him to enjoy it. he shoots for a while and then digs in the dirt for a while works for us. I don't pressure.

42WLA · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:10:00 PM »

My daughter started at two with a pink Elk Ridge Pilgrim Squirt.

She will be five on Monday and is shooting 3-D with me this year.

SpankyNeal · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:28:00 PM »

Started mine just recently, he's two. Bought him one of those little fiberglass bows with the stopper arrows and he loves it! I have to put the arrow on for him, but he does all the shootin himself. He really gets a kick out of it, and so do I!

Mike Orton · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:33:00 PM »

Started my twin daughters at 3 1/2 years....balloons make the best targets....immediate gratification upon hitting, draw funny faces, make-up games, mostly have fun. Super short attention spans, it's all good!

At age seven they took second and third in thier age class in the state. This year we're looking at first and second places....it's still all fun and games. And they are just noticing that there are boys shooting too.....

Arwin · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:47:00 PM »

I have taught kids that were 2yrs old to shoot. The sooner the better!!! Safety tipped arrows(rubber blunts) and a little arm guard will keep bad things from happening too.

Chester Thompson · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:57:00 PM »

I will have to start looking for a bow for my bow soon. I can't wait to be able to share that with him.

Arwin · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2009, 12:02:00 AM »

I would go with an all fiberglass one to start with. They take a beating and will serve it's purpose until he gets bigger. I wish I still had my kids old red one, I'd send it to you, but I gave it away last year.
Check the auction site, you could get one real cheap, like one of the old Bear Archery fiberglass bows. I think it's called a Fox or something like that.


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