Its a sport in which you take pride in what your doing.
The thrill of being the hunter, hunting with dog and man, man and rifle etc...... (sorry women)
Seeing all your hard work, time and effort in all you do come into action and getting results.
Putting meat on the table, in the freezer, and respecting your dog for catching it, or your skill of stalking and making a clean kill.
When i was in my teens i was never at home, always out exploring, fishing, snaring, poaching with rifle and dog.
You do slow down though........
It will happen young ones, so enjoy your yout