re: Embarrassed about this, but can you start hunting later in life?

I just started deer hunting this year at age 34. I was raised in a waterfowl hunting area and did that a lot in high school, but I duck hunted less and less after high school. I'm also familiar with firearms and have always enjoyed shooting. I have a few very good friends that are accomplished hunters, and they have taught me a lot about everything hunting related over these past few months. Don't be afraid to let your friends know that you're interested and I would bet that they will be willing to help you out. I bought a used compound bow recently also because I really enjoy shooting it and because bow season is much longer than rifle season. It allows me to get into the public land areas to hunt when there is less pressure/people - I'm also planning to do a bit of squirrel hunting/deer scouting next fall before bow season opens up.

For this first year, I just have to remind myself that I am going into the woods to learn, anything beyond that is purely bonus. Anyways - I think it's a worthwhile pursuit regardless of your age.