I'd expect a guy who could snap like that to have a history of snapping like that. It'll be interesting to see how many previous assault, battery, domestic disturbance, DUIs, and disorderlies will be found on this guys record. I bet we know by tomorrow. His attorney's statements ought to be interesting as well. My prediction is a big "no comment" or some "my client acted in self-defense" line (though I don't see how anyone could buy a self-defense argument, particularly when the guy chased down some of his victims).

I know many outdoorsmen are the type to do it ourselves and not go crying for help all the time. But sometimes it is best to just call the police (gotta get something for our tax money). An alternative ending to this could have been a property owner spending the rest of his life in prison for making a mistake in a nervous situation. Not good either way, though I guess ts better to be judged by 12 than buried by six... Even better to dial 911 and let the pros take care of it.

Wisconsin is great for camping, hiking, boating, and fishing, but I'll stick to drab ole Illinois for my shooting sports. I know this story is an aberation, but hunters getting shot by other hunters in Wisconsin isn't. Way too much mixing of beer with sport up there - or at least that's the perception we have "down south" here in Illinois. (I've alway thought Illinois and Wisconsin had their rules backwards - Illinois should allow centerfires and Wisconsin should be shotgun only) I'll put a sock in it now...not making any friends up in Wisconsin...