Sad accident - hunter shot in Quebec

[Steuben Jerry]

http://13wham.com/news/local/mendon-man-arrested-for-shooting-fellow-hunter-in-quebec

The article isn't very detailed. Not passing judgement, but very sad all around.

[bugsNbows]

I will never understand how a “hunter” could ever shoot another “hunter”. 

[ny hunter]

I agree ....This should never happen if your not sure of your target do not shoot... Plain and simple...

[moog5050]

Not sure it happened in the field.  

[Steuben Jerry]

59 minutes ago, bugsNbows said:

I will never understand how a “hunter” could ever shoot another “hunter”. 

I do agree but can't find any pertinent details on that article or a google search on others. Could have been an accidental discharge. One life ended, one forever changed. What a tragedy. 

[Nomad]

My google found info....... 

 

Police did not share many details about the fatal shooting but said they were alerted to the shooting about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Relatives said it appeared that the two men were hunting at dusk on Friday and that Tompkins mistook Herrington as a bear.

According to the National Post, Tompkins was released on $25,000 bail and is due to return to court in Canada on Aug. 27.

Herrington was survived by his wife and the couple's two children.

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  June 13,

[grampy]

It's always so sad to lose a fellow hunter in this way. My heart goes out to his family. 

But this is worth repeating. 

Always keep your finger off the trigger, until you are 100% sure of your target, and what lies beyond it.

It's rule #1 of hunter safety.