Florida hunter shot

[Lukikus2]

Wow.

Florida man hunting turkeys mistakenly shot decoy and another man, police say

A man was shot by a hunter in Flagler County who mistook him for a turkey while hunting, according to police.

www.fox35orlando.com

 

[Toliver]

Was the victim wearing his feather camouflage?

That idiot must have thought he had a record 200 pound 6 foot tall turkey coming his way. Imagine his disappointment.

 

[Silver Britches]

You never know where an idiot is lurking. And You couldn’t pay me to hunt turkey on public land.

 

[Buck70]

Not sure that was on public land. Don't know of any near Bunnell.

 

[Silver Britches]

Not sure that was on public land. Don't know of any near Bunnell.

Not sure either, I’m just saying I wouldn’t hunt on public land. Heard too many stories of turkey hunters getting shot there. But, idiots can trespass and shoot you on your own land too. All I know is if you throw lead my way without killing me, expect to get some thrown back at you. And that’s a fact!

 

[antharper]

He shot the man’s decoy and he happened to be in the wrong spot on the other side . Still no excuse but at least he didn’t mistake him as a turkey

 

[Swamprat]

Use to be a old WMA out that way, Relay I think was the name. BIL had a lease that bordered it on Haw Creek. Not much for deer hunting but was slap loaded with turkeys.

No excuse as to what happened but can see why it did.

 

[kmckinnie]

I hope the hunter still has both his eyes !

 

[DannyW]

I can see how that happened. Under the circumstances as told in the article, I would call that an unfortunate accident. It's reasonable to assume the hunter shot was in camouflage and trying to be unseen.

I don't know about y'all, I don't generally walk to the other side of a deer to make sure no one is hidden in the line of fire. Nor do I call out "anyone out there" before I shoot.

I bet even the victim would agree that it was an accident.

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

Decoys on public land can be dangerous, especially the full strut gobblers.

 

[Buck70]

Relay WMA isn't anymore and hasn't for a lot of years.

 

[elfiii]

"Be sure of your target and the area beyond it."

Wonder what happened to that one? Are we down to the 9 Commandments of Gun Safety now?

 

[Silver Britches]

"Be sure of your target and the area beyond it."

Wonder what happened to that one? Are we down to the 9 Commandments of Gun Safety now?

I always yell "Fire in the hole" as I'm squeezing the trigger. I shoot and ask questions later. By the way, you looking for members this year?

 

[Raylander]

"Be sure of your target and the area beyond it."

Wonder what happened to that one? Are we down to the 9 Commandments of Gun Safety now?

Not necessary. You just have to know where people are ‘spose to be

 

[Swamprat]

Relay WMA isn't anymore and hasn't for a lot of years.

Yep, this was probably early to mid 90's

 

[Gator89]

WMA's within 20 miles of Bunnell:

 

[Pig Predator]

@Josh1997 Turkey hunting Florida now?

 

[Resica]

I always carry an orange hat in the back of my vest. Easy to wave it if the encounter requires it.

 

[Gator89]

The map in the article linked in post #1 does not line up with management areas on FWC's website.

 

[Nicodemus]

WMA's within 20 miles of Bunnell:

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I can't speak for now, but 50 years ago there were a pile of turkeys all through where that map shows.