I started fishing at age 11, I don't remember how I picked it up but I knew that I liked it and would do it for the rest of my life. I never got involved in hunting because my dad didn't do it nor any relatives.
I think that more people fish then hunt in socal because any youth could pick up a rod and reel and start fishing. But you need someone knowledgable with guns in order to start you off hunting. Compared to other parts of the country theres also not a whole lot of opportunities to hunt here.
-Rd