You don't just shoot at movement in the brush when you're hunting.
They should charge the guy with at least negligent homicide.
For your information-
This is a bear
This is a general representation of a Marine in civilian clothing
--actually it's a double shot
But, then again- if you were just taking a 'sound shot' you wouldn't be able to tell, the difference-would you?
Yes, that's my son-in-law on the left.
I read about that and cringed. And yes, negligent homicide or manslaughter--there's no accident in this situation. He did not know at what he was shooting--saw a dark figure and blasted away. Stupid should have a punishment.
ReplyDeleteOn my very first deer hunt - right at dawn on opening day - when I was 12 years old, I nearly shot a man.
ReplyDeleteI watched him through the scope for what seemed like hours - but was likely more like ~15 minutes.
I could see the perfect white "V" of his chest, surrounded by brown "fur" -- through thick brush, but I knew I could drop him whenever I chose! The only reason I didn't take the shot was because he was steadily moving toward me and I didn't want to have to haul him out of the briers.
When he finally stepped into the clearing, I could see it was a man!
He was wearing a brown "bomber" jacket, zipped at the waist, and a white turtleneck shirt - mucking around the woods at dawn on the opening day of deer season!
30+ years later I swear it's a miracle I didn't shoot him! I'd also swear to this day that I saw fur!
I honestly don't think I'd have been to blame if I *DID* shoot him - but this guy? HE shot at SOUND! - and he needs to pay for it!