I haven't been shot AT, but the number of 3 shot strings I've heard on public land have concerned me. If a 'hunter'is careless enough toshoot at a running deer with other hunters in the area, chances are good that they won't be too careful about making sure they are shooting in a clear area before swinging their barrel.

When I'm out there,I refuse to get in a tree stand where I can't get down and in hard cover if something comes my way, or mount a defense against some guy that might be drunk or high. Up in the air, you're also more likely to get hit by a round from over a hill, and have a better chance of being in big trouble if you do get hit since you might find yourself hanging from your safety harness in addition to the initial injuries.

I usually end up playing defense and spend more time watching for orange than I do watching for deer. I'll keep track of any other hunters I see, but stay in the hardwoods and keep tree trunks between me and anyone else who may be out there.