Hunter Acquitted in Shooting Death of Woman

ronecol said:
So that's what happened? I was curious as to what really transpired. I guess you must have been there eh? But it must not have come out at the trial that he saw movement deep in the bush and started throwing bullets all willey-nilley? Otherwise surely he would have been convicted.

Ron
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i would probably be correct to assume that the hunter didnt have a proper sight picture. even without being there.

it is kind of hard to mistake a jogger for wild game with a good look at it. if you dont have a good look at it, you shouldnt be shooting at it. plain and simple.

the hunter very negligent and shouldnt be allowed to own firearms as he gives us all a bad name.
 
DiSmAnTLeR said:
i would probably be correct to assume that the hunter didnt have a proper sight picture. even without being there.

it is kind of hard to mistake a jogger for wild game with a good look at it. if you dont have a good look at it, you shouldnt be shooting at it. plain and simple.

the hunter very negligent and shouldnt be allowed to own firearms as he gives us all a bad name.
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Absolutely. Rule number one in the CFSC is be sure of your shot, and all objects in the area INCLUDING BEHIND. If you know there is a jogging trail nearby, you had better be careful to keep your shots away from it. While it's not a clear cut case, I am damned certain he didn't know what was in front of him otherwise this wouldn't have happened. Do you shoot towards a road? And just hope there aren't cars there? No. You don't.
 
When you pull that trigger (or push that button), you are responsible not only for where that projectile goes, but also for what it does.

There is no such a thing as "Acceptable Civilian Collateral Damage" in hunting.
 
"accidents don't happen in hunting" It is negligence, too excited, shooting at sound in other words CARELESSNESS. Like my dad taught me" once you pull that trigger there is no recall on that bullet". Some people just shouldn't be allowed to handle guns let alone be allowed to hunt.
 
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Wrong charge... how about criminal negligence causing death??!! You can't tell me that the accused took the necessary time to identify the animal, species and ### of his intended game. Friggin' nonsense! Obviously some legal sophistry at play here and no common sense for hunting ethics and obligations!! I feel very sorry for the family of the deceased and an unquelling anger towards the hunter who has tarnished our hunting heritage!!
 
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