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[Snake-Eyes]

Hunter fatally shot after being mistaken for a deer by another hunter

A man has been shot and killed while he was hunting by another hunter after allegedly being mistaken for a deer. The incident occurred on Nov. 25 at approximately 7:16 p.m. when the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the FBI and the Red Lake Tribal Police in northern...

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Since the victim wasn't wearing a deer costume while acting like a deer during deer season, then the killer should be charged with manslaughter, or whatever the appropriate charge that covers his lethal level of arrogant stupidity.

What a waste.

 

[FrankT]

Since the victim wasn't wearing a deer costume while acting like a deer during deer season, then the killer should be charged with manslaughter, or whatever the appropriate charge that covers his lethal level of arrogant stupidity.

What a waste.

No hunter orange as was required, not so sure he can be charged. Yes ID your target!

 

[fl57caveman]

to pull the trigger on something you don't know is a game animal, is the action of a fool ..not to mention, the deceased should have had hunting colors on also..there is a reason bright orange is used, so you don't get a .30 bullet in the chest

 

[Snake-Eyes]

No hunter orange as was required, not so sure he can be charged. Yes ID your target!

I find it difficult to believe that there is a bright-orange government mandated dress code to be able to walk on public land.

The blaze orange should be to help other hunters see you when they scan the background downrange from their target. It should NOT be the only reason some irresponsible jackass doesn't mistake you for a completely different species.

 

[FrankT]

I find it difficult to believe that there is a bright-orange government mandated dress code to be able to walk on public land.

The blaze orange should be to help other hunters see you when they scan the background downrange from their target. It should NOT be the only reason some irresponsible jackass doesn't mistake you for a completely different species.

It is required here and should be mandatory everywhere there are hunters on public land

 

[MarkS]

Unless the regulations have changed only hunters are required to wear orange. Hikers on any of the trails should also be required to wear orange


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[Snake-Eyes]

I guess I have a different perspective.

Instead of making everyone wear safety gear, perhaps we should just hold the people responsible for flagrant misuse of a weapon.

If you are the type of person who will shoot at anything that moves, then you are the type of person who needs to be removed from society for awhile.

ID your target and reccy the backstop, or don't pull the trigger.

 

[MarkS]

I should of added wear orange because of the idiots who will shoot at movement before identifying what they are shooting at
I agree that if you shoot someone and try to claim it was an accident because you thought it was a deer then you should be charged with manslaughter at the very least


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[Rebel_Rider1969]

Is it just me or would a 45 acp lever gun be cool???

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I should of added wear orange because of the idiots who will shoot at movement before identifying what they are shooting at
I agree that if you shoot someone and try to claim it was an accident because you thought it was a deer then you should be charged with manslaughter at the very least


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I often wonder if there is more to the story.... like a hot wife with a huge life insurance policy. I always wear my orange hat to and from the stand.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Is it just me or would a 45 acp lever gun be cool???

No, and yes.

RangerPointPrecision used to offer pistol caliber conversions of Marlins. Expensive, but quality. Not sure if they still do. I think a 45ACP lever gun with a suppressor would be great.

 

[Viking1204]

Shooting another hunter should be a minimum of manslaughter. Your negligence caused another human to lose their life. I find stories like this just stupid but they will still keep happening until they make the shooters liable. These guys who shoot at the first sign of movement without identifying their target have no reason to stop when they are never charged with a crime. Crap like this is why I'm hesitant to hunt on Public land even though I always where my hunter orange if I do.

 

[wildrider666]

No hunter orange as was required, not so sure he can be charged. Yes ID your target!

That State required 50% hunter orange covering. The victim wasn't wearing it at the time. He might have been without it or stopped hunting and removed it when heading out. Hunter Orange or not, the shooter did not ID what he then shot at. Hikers and bird watcher aren't required to wear orange during hunting season. There's no excuse for the shooters actions and "sorry" doesn't cover it.

 

[Gunin4m]

Texas attorney general accuses firearms website of price gouging at start of pandemic

The Texas AG has accused the Fort Worth-based firearms website Cheaper Than Dirt of price gouging at the start of the pandemic.

www.statesman.com

 

[rviray]

Texas attorney general accuses firearms website of price gouging at start of pandemic

The Texas AG has accused the Fort Worth-based firearms website Cheaper Than Dirt of price gouging at the start of the pandemic.

www.statesman.com

They still have crazy prices for ammo on their website like a 50 round box Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger 124 grain...for $79.99? I understand about economics and Supply & Demand but come on now.

 

[Viking1204]

Almost Friday and then just two days of work next week before I'm of for 13 days straight! For 9 of those I'll be in the Northern MS wood deer hunting, can't wait!

 

[MauserLarry]

Almost Friday and then just two days of work next week before I'm of for 13 days straight! For 9 of those I'll be in the Northern MS wood deer hunting, can't wait!

Well Good Luck! Be up there myself looking for them bad old hogs.

 

[Viking1204]

Well Good Luck! Be up there myself looking for them bad old hogs.

They call them Swamp Donkeys in the area I hunt SE of Goodman!

 

[Viking1204]

TGIF, a little over 4 hours of work left and then I'll be heading to Southern Tactical gun range to make sure my rifles are ready for Swamp Donkey hunting late next week!

 

[SAWMAN]

Best of luck on your hunt sir. Tell us all about it when you get home. Guns,ammo,critters seen or kilt,etc,etc. --- SAWMAN