That is indeed a tragedy. I feel very sad for everyone involved.

Then there is the state of Virginia which sets up potentially tragic scenerios by allowing rifles to be used during spring gobbler season. It is not unusual to see good old boys driving the roads, especially on rainy days, looking for turkeys in the fields. Imagine being set up in full camo trying to coax a bird within range, when someone drives up and pegs away at him, not having any idea that you are there. That is scary.

In my opinion, using rifles for gobblers, in addition to being dangerous, is somewhat less sporting than using claymores. After all, the gobbler would probably see the trip wire.