10, was in 4th grade. Lived in the country on a farm, was 1.5 miles to the elkhorn river. We were in the woods with my 22 rifle. Saw a buck, shot him, he ran a bit and died. We went home told Dad, got whipped real good with his belt and he took the gun away. He later explained to us about hunting seasons and fines, jail too. Have respected the hunting laws since.