Author Topic: How old did you start your kids? (Read 1979 times)

Bowwild · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:58:00 AM »

My son started shooting the cub stake with me at 5 years old (1984). He was the state Bowhunter Round-Up champ at age 8 (Indiana). My granson was in his firt "tournament" at age 3.5, with help.

Bowwild · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:59:00 AM »

Oh, that state champ at 8 was barebow 12 year old and under.

Jethro21 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:45:00 AM »

I am not much for wood working so making him a bow is out. That archery shop that prevoiusly had small stick bows no longer carrys them. Anyone able to point me somewhere to get a small longbow or recurve for my kid?

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:55:00 AM »

3R has youngster bows or you can step up a little and talk to Mike @ Maddog archery he makes great kids bows.Some of the big Sporting good stores carry small glass bows cheap.At 3yo I wouldn't invest in a bow that cost more than $30.00 he will only outgrow it quick and a bigger size may discourage him if he can't pull it and shoot it. Most kids around 5-7 shoot 20# bows he would need like a 10-12# bow.

Jethro21 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:56:00 AM »

Should have done some looking before posting. Anyone tried out the youth Pilgrim longbows on 3 rivers site? Seems to be just what I am looking for

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:58:00 AM »

This is mikes link,check him out also
http://www.maddogarchery.com/

bigugly1 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2011, 01:16:00 PM »

My sons started when I did in traditional. Oldest was 9 youngest was 4, would have been earlier but I wasn't involved.

23feetupandhappy · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:30:00 PM »

My oldest started out shooting pencils out of a plastic coat hanger

He was trying to tell me he was ready...........He was 2. When they have the desire to shoot, their old enough. IMHO

HATCHCHASER · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:54:00 PM »

My son was 2.

HATCHCHASER · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:01:00 PM »

Now he is 5.

thunder1 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:06:00 PM »

I got my son started when he was 5. He has strong feelings on fair chase. Today while driving home from hunting he made this statement " dad you know hunting for me is more about how I get there as opposed to making a kill". I guess some of me did rub off on him.

McGeeM · « **Reply #31 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:22:00 PM »

Bought my daughter her first bow when she was 3. She's now eleven and would rather shoot pistols than bows.

my parents had a self bow made for my sons 1st xmas. he's now 4 and shoots his sisters bow with me. We got him a bow that shoots marshmellows. it's great for bow shoots (don't have to look for them and they make a great snack on a long day). Plus he can shoot it in the house at his deer target

HATCHCHASER · « **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:35:00 PM »

He shoots his bow better than mine. I should have kept this mojostick. He sure did like it.

Jethro21 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:40:00 PM »

I am probably gonna take a shot at one of 3 rivers bows for him. He has a little brother (8 months) and should have another next year, so it can be handed down.

These are some great pics guys.

reddogge · « **Reply #34 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:57:00 PM »

I love seeing those kids shooting archery. Keep it up dads.

mb bowman · « **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:11:00 PM »

I am planning on buying my son a bow for his 4th b-day in February.

BS · « **Reply #36 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:15:00 PM »

The "Boys" were 6 and 4.
The bow length is there height!
Add 21 years to the age.
Oldest boy started bow hunting again this year and shot his first two archery deer! After a 15 year layoff.
Some kids just take to hunting and shooting sooner than others.

Jerry Jeffer · « **Reply #37 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:45:00 PM »

Tried to start Gwyn at 4, but she wasn't quite ready. The following year at 5 she started to pick it up.

She is 7 now and improving in form quite a bit.

This is how I started exposing them to archery. Greta was 1 year old hear. She will be 3 soon.

1oldbowguy · « **Reply #38 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:52:00 PM »

paleFace · « **Reply #39 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:21:00 PM »

My son started actually shooting at age 3... He is 14 now and can draw all of my bows.


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