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this one is not really about bow hunting...but should be viewed by ALL hunters!! as a reminder that guns are not toys

Click on the upper right. It's tough to watch but it will make you think every time you pull the trigger

http://www.myoutdoortv.com/index.php

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That was pretty messed up!!! It amazes me how someone could mistake a person for a deer...

One of the reasons why Imake some vocal noises when I'm coming out of my stand at night and whyI turn my flash light on even if I can still see with out it...

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Wow.... this stuff really happens...Watch this and think about that guy right before you pull the trigger.

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Couldn't even finish it, hope the wakes some people up.

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Exactly!! I usually whistle every few steps and move my light around.

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I got shot at by some clowns on public land , coming out if a clearcut --at night!! They shot at the sound of me!!![:@]Thank the Lord they were using shotguns and I was still in some thick pines!!!:)

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That's a sad story.

I use a red lense flashlight or a red LED light. If a person doesn't want to use a regular flashlight they should get one with either red LED's or a red cover. Deer can't see the red light but everyone else will.

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Happened a mile from my house last year. Hunter shot a guy walking his dog......and shot the dog as well. (both killed)

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That is tragic. We should all learn from thatand realize the importance of knowing your target 100%.

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That's why I have a hole in my right bicep from a .30-06.

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thatsis sum scary stuff

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Sad, way to sad! Thats one of the main reasons I hunt alone, and do not gun hunt much any more!

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Unreal.

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Such a sad thing to have happen. My heart goes out to the entire Griffen family. This video should be shown at every huner safety course in the country. If it saves one life it will be worth watching.

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Dan, what happened??? I can't believe people shoot at noises, that is criminal in my mind.

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Heart-breaking and, agreed, should be part of every hunter safety course. Nothing better to form a lasting memory of the importance of never being too safe. Prayers and best thoughts to the entire Griffen family.

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Can someone please tell me where to find the video on the page.

Thanks, LT

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I don't understand how someone can shoot at a noise. It just doesn't make any sense to me whatsoever.

That guy should have served more time for being a careless idiot.

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Can someone please tell me how to view this?

LT

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Gee wiz[:o]...................... thats fricken sad:(

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LT,
Go to the first post and click on link. After it comes up look to the right side. It is the second one down, called Irrevocable Decisions.

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Its most definitely an eye opening situation. The worst part about it [I think] is that it was a friend who shot the young man. The remorse he'll feel for the rest of his life would be incredible.

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First time I have ever quoted, let alone AGREED with you, Longbeard. I do the same.

Sad, Very sad.

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That should be an eye opener for everyone who walks out into the woods. So sad. Why any one would ever shoot at a noise is beyond me. I feel for his family.[&o]

Shane

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Guys, I do not even see the story on the page. Can someone send me the right way to view this?

LT

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LT you don't wanna view it.. It's a story of a guy who shot his friend to death in the dark. Cause he thought he was a deer. It shows the interview with the shooter, the deceased's wife, other friends.. I wish I wouldn't have watched it.

I have enough fears of walking in and out of the woods in dark conditions. As bad as being shot with a gun would be.being ripped open by an arrow would be worse.

It's only a deer folks.. be it Pope and Young, Forkhorn or doe.. Positively identify your target and background..if in doubt even .01% don't shoot..Nothings gonna change the outcome once the projectile is on it's way.

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That is absolutely a senseless and needlesstragedy.When I started deer hunting years ago while a teenager there was always a couple of these fatel accidents each year (I honestley don't think it should be declared a accident). You would think by now that with the hunter safety courserequirements we have this SH$T wouldn't be happening. Unfortunately some things will never change

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With the season coming this hasrun throughmy mind afew times lately.As hardas it is to understandit happening with a firearmI truley would never be able to understand this,makes me shiver [:o].

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Why? I am at a loss for words. I just wish you could get into some peoples heads to see what they are thinking sometimes. It says alot about the family willing to make avideo like this, overcoming there loss to try and save a life by hoping people will learn something from watching it. I really wish this video would be a requirement in every hunter saftey class accross the country.

Heres to Jimmy and knowing that he's still chasin' the big one in heaven.

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I saw the whole thing. Man is that a bad situation.

I've definetly had the hee bee jeebies a few times walking out of the woods on public land.

I turn on my flash light and I don't care who has a problem with it.

Tom

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Allot of you will disagree with me but Hunter Orange is a major cause of these shootings. These morons think if it doesn't glow like a pumpkin then its safe to shoot at.

And then we have the must kill bunch that feels that the day was wasted if they didn't rid the earth of something. Lighten up!!!!!!!!

No one would want to live with this onhis conscience .Take your time ,Identify your target and if there is any doubt DON"T SHOOT!

This is a sad sad story that should never have to be told.

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Someday I'll tell the whole story and show some pics of my arm.

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Iwas thinking about something that the guy that did the shooting said. He said " When you hear a noise it's instinct to pull up your gun and aim."

WasI imagining that or did he actually say that? To me that's unimaginable to draw or aim without knowing the target.

About 10 yrs ago archery hunting I was still hunting and rounded a pine tree and felt like something wasn't right and the hair on the back of my neck stood up.I looked up to my left into a tree and there's a guy there at full draw aiming in my direction. When I looked uphe was moving to his left to let down his draw.

No one should ever aim or draw on a target unless they are 100% sure what it is.

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Back in 2001, a classmate due to graduate HS in less than a month was shot in the head with a 30.06 while spring turkey hunting. My understanding was that there were 4 people 2 groups of 2. Both groups were calling to each other thinking that the other was a turkey. My classmate turned to tell his buddy that he thought there was a turkey, and when he turned back to look in that direction he was shot. He was in full camo with only his eyes showing. The shooter was a teenager hunting with an adult, don't know if anything happened to either of them.

Crap like this tics me off and is totally senseless.

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I agree with the light idea. I always have my head lamp on and I make sure and leave after dark from my stand. Surely, no one could say I was a deer with a freaking headlight beaming in their direction.

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This doesn't make much sense! You don't hunt Turkey with a .3006. Not unless you like your Turkey puree style.

Tom

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You can use a rifle in some states for turkey. Remington used to make a load that was a .22 cal with a plastic shell around it. not sure why people would do it but you can.

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that video should be shown in the hunter education classes.

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I have linked this to other sites I frequent as a reminder to all, regardless of weapon used, KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SHOOTING AT AND WHAT IS BEHIND.
The eeriest thing happened when I watched this video, When the shooter was telling of taking the shot, at that exact moment the power in my house went out for about 10 seconds.
I still have goosebumps.

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that 911 call was hard to sit through