jjb4900

when you intentionally shoot something, is that really an accident? a stray bullet, malfunctioning gun or mishandling a gun can all lead to accidental shootings.........but aiming a gun at something and pulling the trigger with the intention of shooting it? I have a tough time calling that an accident.

did you check the regulations?

I was just watching News 12 and saw the same, apparently the shooter mistook him for a deer.......................I hate to be the one to say this, but how does that happen?

they just ran the story on my local News Station, shot by a friend who mistook him for a deer.............

I think what you just described is exactly what has happened to my area...........especially when you can drive the roads before the season and count numerous deer, a few weeks later it's like they were never even there.

you're 100% correct, if anyone needs information on the regulations, READ the regulations.......these sites are great for a lot of advise, but if you want the correct legal advise, go elsewhere.

the stuff taught in the hunter's ed class barely touches on all the regulations that everyone should know before heading out hunting.....it's a "hunter safety course" and that's about it.

no need to attach till your done dragging and at the point of transport or at your camp.............no reason to risk having it tear off and losing it.

once again, I'm amazed by the amount of people who don't bother to familiarize themselves with the regulations...........

Tagging Here's what you must do immediately upon killing a deer or bear: Fill in all information on the carcass tag and report tag with ink that won't erase. Detach the carcass tag from the report tag. Once filled in, the tag may not be altered. Keep the report tag, you will need it when you report your deer or bear. The month and date must also be cut or marked in ink on the margin of the carcass tag. You do not need to attach the tag to the carcass while it is being dragged or physically carried from the place of kill to a camp or point where transportation is available. Once you get to the camp or vehicle, attach the tag to the deer or bear immediately. Keep the tag attached to the carcass until it is cut up and prepared for consumption.

FYI, it needs to be filled out IMMEDIATELY after taking the deer.....not after transporting it back to camp to figure out what tag goes on it.

It looks like the original poster is totally disgusted by what his family does...........if it's that bad and bothers someone that much, either step up and do something about it or just suck it up and let it eat away at you.................simple enough

exactly......I was just about to say the same thing.

that's all too often the case........what a shame.

I always thought the "brown it's down group" was guys that shot any legal deer regardless of size or age............apparently they're also dangerous poachers too.

what did your family say when you told them how you feel?

5 miles uphill, there and back......

yessss!! another thread that has deviated from the intentions of the original poster and is starting to turn ugly........gotta love it!

the two things I learned from this forum are, don't post about killing a deer until you have it in hand and the second is that some folks get ripped about shooting and losing a deer while others can do the same and not get half as much grief about doing the same

if you double lung a deer and it runs any kind of distance, it's the deer that did it, not the failure of the broadhead.............some deer just react differently than others, I have personally had double lung deer run close to 200 yards, and what does that take, a few seconds?

you wouldn't happen to be up by Perch Lake near the Pepacton Reservoir would you?

I'll leave mine back at the house........40 cal. Glock, not what I consider a hunting handgun, so I can do without more stuff to carry around.

I think you're correct...........

my dogs can get a bad instink too..........I just wash them with regular shampoo and that usually takes care of it.....but, I will say, an instink is better than an outstink.

upland bird dogs are without question doing the hunting for the shooter following them........it certainly isn't the handler who is picking up the scent and tracking down the bird.