Native Americans did not have a specific age requirement for hunting. The age at which a person began hunting varied depending on the tribe and the individual's abilities and skills. In some tribes, boys began hunting as young as 12 or 13 years old, while in others they might not start until they were in their late teens or early twenties. Hunting was an important skill for Native American men, as it provided food for their families and communities. Boys would often learn from their fathers or other adult male relatives, who would teach them how to track animals, use weapons, and butcher meat.