Steve D

Really no reason to do anything about it. Hundreds if not thousands of hunters are out calling through the season at night without incident. This incident is a hunting "accident" that occurred due to hunter negligence. Similar accidents like this occurred this deer season and one woman died as a result. If you can't identify the target , or know what is beyond you do not shoot...plain & simple. The shooters own words: The shooter, Brett Blackburn, told deputies he thought he saw the eyes of a coyote while hunting with his 14-year-old son. He said when he shot his rifle, he heard screams. You don't shoot at eyes at night any more than you shoot at movement during the day. Fox season is closed so he didn't even attempt to identify what he was shooting at. The guy messed up and that is all there is to it. Problem is he messed up someone else's life in the process. In addition to the legal system punishment I hope he is held responsible for medical bills and restitution to the family.

Coyote or dog...Could definitely be a dog.

What a joke....does not apply to the ones that are most likely to shoot someone: 4. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY PEACE OFFICER WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO CARRY A FIREARM.

It know it's safe now with the season over

It is a no win situation for everyone. When a coyote hound is turned loose no one knows where the coyote will take them. It is almost impossible for a hunter to get permission from every landowner the dog may cross. I hunted with a crew once that had dogs run a coyote 12 miles straight line one day. After hitting a state park where hunting was not allowed the coyote made a loop and headed back where he came from. The hunter has no idea if the coyote will cross back into a block he has permission to hunt so a number of times they are driving the roads trying to cut the dogs off from the chase based on what the tracking system tells them. Most of them do not want to piss off the landowners and are just attempting to catch the dog(s). I have seen it where they stopped to get permission to go catch the dog only to find out the person they asked isn't the landowner. The landowner lives a mile down the road or whatever. By the time that all transpires the coyote and dog could be another 2-3 miles away. There are those that are inconsiderate and just go where they need to in the interest of catching the dog or shooting the coyote. Unlike a number of species a coyote will not hole or climb a tree. They run until they outwit the hounds or decide to take a stand & fight. That could be a mile or ten miles. No one has had a solution to this yet and I suspect they never will. It is far to complicated for each side to understand the other and until there is more cooperation between the hunters and the public it will continue.

I know what it says that is why I posted it......Lawyers find ways to eat up a lot of things but it doesn't always make them right. For every good lawyer there is a better one . The judge is more important.

NYS Hunting & Trapping Regulations page 10 A word about liability Whether or not the land is posted, New York State General Obligations Law protects landowners from liability for non-paying recreationists engaged in hunting, trapping and fishing on their property. Because of this protection, recreational liability lawsuits against rural landowners are uncommon. This protection does not apply in cases of willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against dangers.

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Most hunters are hunting with a red or green light to reflect the eyes. Unfortunately all eyes reflect. Deer, domestic dogs, coon, etc. will give you a red or green reflection. Once eyes are picked up in the light your next step HAS TO BE to identify what it is. This time of year is especially important since fox season is closed and a fox may still come in to the call You have to be able to differentiate between a fox & coyote and if you can't you shouldn't be out there The way I read it the shooter & father were on their land and it wasn't clear about the victim. Either way...No excuse unless like you say he missed a coyote and hit the victim accidently.

Shear stupidity as usual...Victim was out shed hunting at 6:30??? Shooter not identifying his target. Just like last year when two horses were shot by coyote hunters during a contest that just happened to be jail deputies. If you can't identify a man or a horse from a coyote or fox you have no business taking the shot. That's what happens when you shoot at reflections or eyes. Couldn't tell you how many times I have had domestic dogs come in while calling. Imagine the repercussions from that if a shot is taken. Both deputies were prosecuted and had to make restitution to the landowners. Another thing that worry's me is the use of centerfires at night. As we all know they travel farther than a rimfire and are a lot more lethal. I only use a rimfire or shotgun at night and save the center fire for day time use. Maybe if they went back to the rimfire rule you would see a lot less predator hunters that don't have a clue what they are doing. Just one opinion.

Need a video of that

I personally like the winters as long as it isn't to harsh. These past two really suck. Keeps this up we will be mowing by April So much for this:

I have the exact same one. $25.00 at Runnings. I also have another kind similar in design. They are definitely an asset and helps from losing screws etc. when disassembling. They also com in handy when mounting a scope.

No..it is just a gps.....it is part of a tracking system for dogs but by itself works as a regular gps. If I am going to use the walkies I carry them separate.

Tried calling the last 45 minutes of day light didn't have any luck either. Tough time of year to get them to respond.

Your are correct...Gun owners would probably have to show a license, get a background check, and proof of insurance before a purchase of any kind.

Based on some your descriptions I can't be far from you. Got a couple of pretty good weed piles here that really have no purpose other than a place to keep yard debris, trimmed weeds. etc......Rabbits etc. use it but that was not the intended purpose. Not a gardener, farmer, or horticulturist, so I either trim and mow if it is green or blow it if it is white!!

You would be correct Stupid me...here is the correct link sorry: http://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Gallery/Video-Gallery

Gps goes where I go...never know when you have to "mark a spot"

Another form of registration by making sure you have "proof" of insurance. Mine are insured through my homeowners insurance. All you have to do is give them a basic "list" and a estimated value and they are considered declared and will be covered in the case of fire or theft. As far as liability there is already enough laws on the books to make gun owners responsible for their actions. Another case of politicians thinking they are smarter than us.

I'm lucky if I can see that far

I have been keepin my eye out to but not in a big rush Definitely on my list to get. Gotta figure out which one first.

Check out his video page http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1419420 No Boundaries Describes it pretty well, hunts with a 7600, sounds like Buckmaster. Sure it isn't your site Good writer for sure!!

wooly's liken them new Browning trail cams

Gotcha....Propane would not be good.