Man shot and killed during Youth hunt

[kyron4]

Deer hunter killed in northern Indiana

The odd thing was, only one kid yet at least one of the adults had a firearm, which isn't allowed under the youth hunt regs.

 

[RyanV]

Very sad, these are why rules are important. The article doesn't say anything about him wearing hunter orange but I bet he wasn't. Wear your orange while on the ground folks and stay safe!

 

[jmiller676]

something isn't right here.

 

[JetGirl]

something isn't right here.

More than one something.

 

[ATOMonkey]

I imagine a youth probably shot him, but the adult is saying the he did it.

Just my wild speculation.

 

[hammer24]

I imagine a youth probably shot him, but the adult is saying the he did it.

Just my wild speculation.

Nope, according to all investigative reports, there were 3 adults (illegally hunting deer during youth season) and one 12 yr, old youth (the only one wearing orange; again illegal.) All reports point towards one of the other adults killing the deceased. Here is a more detailed report.
Indiana DNR: U.S. Marine shot and killed during youth hunting weekend identified

 

[Willie]

Nope, according to all investigative reports, there were 3 adults (illegally hunting deer during youth season) and one 12 yr, old youth (the only one wearing orange; again illegal.) All reports point towards one of the other adults killing the deceased. Here is a more detailed report.
Indiana DNR: U.S. Marine shot and killed during youth hunting weekend identified

Hammer has the true skinny. The investigation is on going and the true and whole facts will come to light when it is complted. I'll say this for a fact - the youth did not fire the shot.

 

[Hookeye]

If the kid is related to those clowns he needs sterilized ASAP!

 

[midget]

If the kid is related to those clowns he needs sterilized ASAP!

Sadly the kid probably didn't know any better....

 

[TheRude1]

Was he dressed like a deer ?

 

[bmbutch]

Sadly, I've never hunted, working with church friend to change that, anyway, is it really that easy to mistake a person for a deer? Sorry if that sounds sarcastic or stupid, but again, never hunted, seems like you wouldn't take a shot @ something you couldn't really see.

 

[JetGirl]

Was he dressed like a deer ?

Everyone is, if buck fever sets in.

 

[Willie]

If you don't mind let's leave the kid out of it.

The young man killed was his future brother in law.

I can not begin to imagine the traumatic effect of this on the kid..

 

[Hookeye]

Adults hunting, in youth season, only 1 in 4 wearing orange............sounds like a problematic group to start with.

 

[hornadylnl]

Reason number 5374 I don't let others hunt my property.

 

[NYFelon]

This is horrible. My condolences to the family of the deceased. Also, what a horrible way to be introduced to the hunting experience. Whether the child fired the shot or not, there's definitely going to be some emotional trauma. Poor kid.

EDIT: As an aside, did I read right that blaze o. is required by law in IN? It's suggested but not mandatory here in the DPRNY. I have B.O. inserts just as a matter of caution, but they aren't mandatory.

 

[kyron4]

I'm told by a co worker who's daughter knows the family , the man was shot in the head. Murder made to look like an accident ? Seems fishy.

 

[sepe]

Sadly, I've never hunted, working with church friend to change that, anyway, is it really that easy to mistake a person for a deer? Sorry if that sounds sarcastic or stupid, but again, never hunted, seems like you wouldn't take a shot @ something you couldn't really see.

Umm, is it really that easy to mistake a person for a deer? No. Mostly when we hear about someone getting shot in the woods while hunting, it is because an idiot isn't a safe hunter to begin with. Don't verify your target, you've got no business sending slug/arrow/rock from a slingshot down range.

NYFelon, yeah.

Fluorescent Orange Requirements— To meet fluorescent orange (or “hunter orange”) clothing requirements, you must wear as an outer garment exposed at all times one or more of the following articles that are solid fluorescent orange in color: a vest, coat, jacket, coveralls, hat or cap. Camouflage-patterned fluorescent orange garments do not satisfy the requirement.

You must wear fluorescent orange if you are hunting:

Deer
Pheasant
Quail
Rabbit
Ruffed grouse
Squirrel (Nov. 7-Dec. 31)

 

[NYFelon]

I see. As I say, I think it is a wise choice to wear it, especially if hunting public land where other hunters will be in reasonably close proximity. I don't really care for the idea of it being mandatory however.

 

[rabbit hunter mab]

VERY SAD TO HEAR