Vermont Hunting accident

[3ofusnow]

There was another hunting accident over the weekend in Vermont. Apparently a guy accidentally shot his hunting partner, and then turned the gun on himself. Very sad. Here is the link : U.S. News - Two dead in Vermont hunting accident

 

[EddieK47]

SAD!Passed up a few deer because I couldn't see my partner.No deer is worth a chance.

 

[Grandpa]

so sad....

 

[CozInCowtown]

SAD!Passed up a few deer because I couldn't see my partner.No deer is worth a chance.

Good deal Eddie, that is the way we all should hunt.
This is also why I volunteer my time and teach the Texas Hunters Safety Education.
Very unnecassary and uncalled for.
JMO,
DC

 

[wvbreamfisherman]

If Im not 100% comfortable with the background of my shot I won't take it- it's just that simple. If I'm not sure of my target, I won't shoot. It would be extremely hard to live with myself if I shot or (God forbid) killed someone.

 

[Pathfinder1]

I usually don't trek very far,
when all around me iggys are.




Hi...

Yes...and, unfortunately...they're showing up in many states. Please keep us posted on the outcome of the investigation if you can.

I try very hard NOT to use the word "accident", because...to me... there are no "accidents"...they all have a cause.

In some states, some hunters have actually gotten away with such crimes.




"Corporal...have you seen any iggys around here?" "I thought I saw one in the trench over there, LT."

 

[CozInCowtown]

I usually don't trek very far,
when all around me iggys are.....

Uh, what is an "iggys"??

 

[oldsarge]

The story sounds fishy to me. There's got to be way more behind this. Why off yourself if it was an accident. How selfish is that?

 

[Pathfinder1]

iggys...??

Uh, what is an "iggys"??

Hi...


You'll have to find that out from the backpacker site. One of their guys... eyebp...is using it...!!

 

[Pathfinder1]

Hunters killed...

...but maybe the iggies will go home...??




Hi...


Regarding the two hunters killed in Vermont...are the states now issuing hunting licenses to sightless people?

 

[Cottontail]

It's always a shame when something like this happens, but honestly it's not too hard a mistake to make. You see movement and react without thinking, and something horrible happens as a result.

 

[ppine]

I used to work in Wyoming where the hunting season starts in Aug and ends in Jan. Every time I got out of the truck I would put on an orange vest, and it is now a habit. Many people in rural states aren't required to wear orange, but you should always.

 

[southerngal]

Such a sad story, but I must admit I wondered if there wasn't some other foul play at work here. There were three men who went out only two came back. Maybe I just watch too much Law and Order or something.

 

[ponderosa]

It's always a shame when something like this happens, but honestly it's not too hard a mistake to make. You see movement and react without thinking, and something horrible happens as a result.

Sorry, but if you are the sort to "react without thinking," you shouldn't be in the woods, period. And certainly not with a gun in your hand.