[pct-l] Hiker killed by hunter

[Charles Doersch]

Sure seems self-evident that the fault and the responsibility for a shooting
always lies in the one who pulls the trigger. The hunter didn't have to pull
the trigger -- but he did. Anyone who shoots without drawing a clear bead on
the target should not be allowed to walk around carrying a loaded firearm.
They're a menace. My hunter grandpa and hunter uncles were very clear on
that point. And when my parents taught me gun etiquette years ago, and took
me hunting (before we all gave it up) they made sure to impress on me the
incredibly serious responsibility of a loaded gun in hand. You only shoot
when you know the movement in the bushes or through trees is not a dog, or a
horse, or a cow, or a person.

By wearing very bright colors (prudent self-protection), we are of course
also acknowledging to friend and foe we just don't trust the guy/gal with
the rifle or shotgun to make a rational choice. We're certainly not betting
our lives on them.

But like chiefcowboy, I've hiked through gun-infested woods feeling rather
under-dressed. So that's when I sing opera. [if that doesn't get them to
open fire, then I'm going to be okay].

Cheers.

Charles

>Regardless of whose fault or responsibility this was, it is always wise
>to wear brightly colored clothing during hunting season.

>Shepherd

On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 6:01 PM, <chiefcowboy at verizon.net> wrote:

> While hiking near Echo Lake last month I ran into "Chase" an old buddy from
> my 2009 thru hike.  He had adorned himself and his pack with strips of
> blaze
> orange surveyors tape.  Lightweight but very effective.  I hadn't realized
> it was hunting season and I felt a little naked until I finished.  And, I
> saw no fewer than a dozen hunters.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aslive at charter.net
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:19 PM
> To: Tortoise73 at charter.net
> Cc: Pacific Crest Trail List
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiker killed by hunter
>
> Regardless of whose fault or responsibility this was, it is always wise
> to wear brightly colored clothing during hunting season.
>
> Shepherd
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Tortoise wrote:
>
> > found about this on my local paper and then found this on the web:
> >
> >
> >
> > Hunter's fatal shooting of hiker occurred on private property |
> > Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com
> >
> >
> http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20111026/NEWS/110260422/Hunter-s-fatal-shooting-hiker-occurred-private-property?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CNews%7Cs
> >
> > A 67-year-old Turner man who shot and killed a hiker Friday while
> > hunting for bear was on family-owned property, Marion County Sheriff's
> > Office officials said Tuesday.
> >
> > Where exactly the hikers were isn't specified -- maybe on the private
> > property, maybe adjacent property.
> > In any event, the shooter, IMHO, should at least be charged with
> > negligent homicide as he shot without clearly identifying his target.
> >
> > --
> > Tortoise
> >
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