Why you always need PID

[Irving]

Its a tragic situation for all involved; the shooter, the victim, and the poor grand son.

I once talked to an old man, maybe 80ish, who told me that 20 years before he had been working a bird for hours (Turkey hunting) The bird had hung up for ever just out of range gobbling. He decided to try a different strategy and quit calling. The bird shut up and a few minutes later he sees the red/white head slowly moving through the brush. When it seemed the head was clear he shot.

He had shot another old guy who was bent over picking mushrooms. The guy had been wearing earth tone clothing, all except a bright red/white bandanna around his neck.

The thing that stuck with me, was how sure he had been of his target. Not defending the guy here, but I see how elements can cloud ones judgment.

Be careful out there.

Long night?

Yep, for you...

[mcantar18c]

My bad. Thought you were talking about the OP.

[Irving]

Don't sweat it. It's probably been a long 3 days.

[KevDen2005]

THIS is why I say even 1/2 a beer is too much if you are carrying.

Totally agree. You may not be impaired but it won't help your case if you shoot someone, even if you are right.

[alxone]

"its coming straight for us !!"

[Mountain Boy]

This is why I stopped hunting during rifle season. I would watch first timers walking through the woods looking like they were being hunted (scared, holding the rifle up with finger on the trigger) and every sound they heard they looked through the scope in that direction. I was always taught PID based on not taking the wrong animal (to few points, cow vs bull....) and getting a clean shot.

Sad story, Rest in Peace.

[NitroxBoss]

Positive Identification.

and the "D" is in there for..... ?

[chshrct]

What a tragic story, blind shooting is just plain inexcusable. May that marine rest in peace.

[BlasterBob]

and the "D" is in there for..... ?

I'd say because ID usually means identification.

[Inconel710]

And this is why I wear blaze orange when hiking in the woods in the fall. I agree, the hunter should be charged with negligence.