[pct-l] Hiker killed by hunter

[aslive at charter.net]

It wasn't mentioned in the bit I read, so I assume that in this case the 
hunter was not drinking.  However, many a hunter does, no all, but 
enough that a friend of mine who lives just off the trail says that this 
time of year he calls it the "Trail of Beers".  As Ned would say "Be 
careful out there".

Shepherd

On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM, Charles Doersch wrote:

  Sure seems self-evident that the fault and the responsibility for a 
shooting always lies in the one who pulls the trigger. The hunter didn't 
have to pull the trigger -- but he did. Anyone who shoots without 
drawing a clear bead on the target should not be allowed to walk around 
carrying a loaded firearm. They're a menace. My hunter grandpa and 
hunter uncles were very clear on that point. And when my parents taught 
me gun etiquette years ago, and took me hunting (before we all gave it 
up) they made sure to impress on me the incredibly serious 
responsibility of a loaded gun in hand. You only shoot when you know the 
movement in the bushes or through trees is not a dog, or a horse, or a 
cow, or a person.

By wearing very bright colors (prudent self-protection), we are of 
course also acknowledging to friend and foe we just don't trust the 
guy/gal with the rifle or shotgun to make a rational choice. We're 
certainly not betting our lives on them.

But like chiefcowboy, I've hiked through gun-infested woods feeling 
rather under-dressed. So that's when I sing opera. [if that doesn't get 
them to open fire, then I'm going to be okay].

Cheers.

Charles

> Regardless of whose fault or responsibility this was, it is always 
> wise to wear brightly colored clothing during hunting season.

> Shepherd

On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 6:01 PM, < chiefcowboy at verizon.net 
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> wrote:
While hiking near Echo Lake last month I ran into "Chase" an old buddy 
from
my 2009 thru hike.  He had adorned himself and his pack with strips of 
blaze
orange surveyors tape.  Lightweight but very effective.  I hadn't 
realized
it was hunting season and I felt a little naked until I finished.  And, 
I
saw no fewer than a dozen hunters.

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Regardless of whose fault or responsibility this was, it is always wise
to wear brightly colored clothing during hunting season.

Shepherd

On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Tortoise wrote:

> found about this on my local paper and then found this on the web:
>
>
> Hunter's fatal shooting of hiker occurred on private property | 
> Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com <http://statesmanjournal.com>
> 
> http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20111026/NEWS/110260422/Hunter-s-fatal-shooting-hiker-occurred-private-property?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CNews%7Cs 
> <http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20111026/NEWS/110260422/Hunter-s-fatal-shooting-hiker-occurred-private-property?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CNews%7Cs>
> A 67-year-old Turner man who shot and killed a hiker Friday while 
> hunting for bear was on family-owned property, Marion County Sheriff's 
> Office officials said Tuesday.
> Where exactly the hikers were isn't specified -- maybe on the private 
> property, maybe adjacent property. In any event, the shooter, IMHO, 
> should at least be charged with negligent homicide as he shot without 
> clearly identifying his target.
> -- 
> Tortoise
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