here is the type of hunter killing our hunting dogs

[bryant1]

Heard this on the news this morning and decided to post it here. Maybe we could get some kind of sportsmans alliance to make sure he is prosecuted to the max. I seriously hope they take his vet license and hunting license too.


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=100546

[rick64]

If you see anymore on that case post it here. There has to be more to the story. If he mistook the dog for a hog, he's not much of a vet.[/align]

[Vulture6]

^ nor much of a hunter.

[vahunt4me]

Greetings all.
If I may suggest that evryone go to that above listed site and read through the forum there. I have followed it very closely and even posted on it. I would like to bring it here for discussion among hunters. i feel that there are alot of folks on that one that have blinders on and never have hunted. I am 1vahere there.

[Killer_Primate]

Easy guys, he's a hunter non the less. It could have been a true mistake, so don't be so quick to judge. People have shot people in the woods a number of times, and for some reason they don't get this type of coverage. Happened in VA this year with a .50 black powder.

[vahunt4me]

Where did that happen Killer ? Any info on that? Thanks

[Killer_Primate]

I read about it in the "outdoor report" that the vadgif sends out via email. I'll see if I still have the link and I'll post it. If you don't get the outdoor report you should sign up for it.

[Killer_Primate]

Region 4 - Mountain & Valley
Muzzleloader accident fatal for hunter. On November 10, the first day of the early muzzleloader season west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Conservation Police Officers William Angle, Tosh Barnette, Michael Entsminger, Lisa Rhudy and Sgt. Jerry Jones responded to the report of a hunting fatality in the Lake Moomaw Area on Department land in Bath County. Upon arrival, it was confirmed the shooting victim was a 36-year-old Bath County resident who was allegedly mistaken for a game animal. Officer Entsminger was the primary investigator of the hunting fatality incident. He was assisted by other officers and Hunter Education Specialist Kris Dougherty and Sgt. Steve Bullman. The shooter remained at the scene and the investigation is continuing with charges pending. Hunters are reminded to follow safe handling and shooting rules for their own safety and others.
[ul][*]Treat every firearm as if it were loaded; [*]Control the direction of your muzzle, only pointing at what you intend to shoot; and [*]Before shooting, clearly identify your game and what is beyond. [/ul]
For more information contact Lt. Kevin Clarke (540) 248-9360.

[vahunt4me]

I'll be getting the outdoor report now. Just signed up. Thanks!

[bryant1]

I was quick to judge, and wrong for doing that- there is a POSSIBLITY he is telling the truth and couldn't tell it was a dog. Then again, that brings up a whole different set of questions. I quicky assumed he was a stillhunter and shot the dog on purpose.