Funny how that gun brings back so many memories!!!
Early to mid 70's we'd walk to the end of the street to start hunting at first light. 2-3 miles into the canyons. In San Diego...12 miles from the airport. The same gun couldn't be uncased here now. We'd pick off rabbits, dove(on wires), quail (sluiced) squirrels and jack rabbits. Even a yote we'd caught napping. I can't for the life of me think of letting my kid out w/ an air rifle to hunt...much less w/ an adult present. I REALLY envy you guys who live in the sticks

You're giving your youngun's an invaluable lesson. BIG SIGH