Residents of any age, even toddlers, could legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the Assembly passed Thursday that eliminates the state’s minimum hunting age...The GOP-controlled Assembly passed the bill 57-32, despite complaints from Democrats that the measure would put guns in the hands of young children and put everyone in the woods in danger...

...“It’s just crazy (the minimum age) would go below 10,” said Rep. Gary Hebl, of Sun Prairie. “Absolute insanity that we’re talking about giving a kid a gun at any age so they experience the heritage of hunting. The most important factor is safety.”

Rep. Katrina Shankland, of Stevens Point, warned Republicans that younger children can’t pay attention to their mentors.

“To allow … a toddler, a 2-year-old (to carry a gun), and I’m not being hyperbolic because someone will allow it, is dangerous,” she said.