Deer fights back kills hunter

[Koda]

We call it "hunting" but technically it's volunteering to fight to the death.

Arkansas hunter dies after deer he shot attacks him

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[gunnoob75]

It's the natural cycle of things. Terrible for this man's family, but, he died participating in nature. A good death.

 

[Koda]

It's the natural cycle of things. Terrible for this man's family, but, he died participating in nature. A good death.

agree, and just to clarify Im in no way making light of the gravity of the situation in fact pointing out the reality of the situation. FWIW, Ive had a shot deer charge me. I got a second shot but it was an eye opener. Its not something people think about.

 

[Kruel J]

Soooo........who got the backstrap?

 

[titsonritz]

 

[TTSX]

agree, and just to clarify Im in no way making light of the gravity of the situation in fact pointing out the reality of the situation. FWIW, Ive had a shot deer charge me. I got a second shot but it was an eye opener. Its not something people think about.

A friend if mine has wrestled bucks on 3 occasions. We're both very wary of approaching anything wounded, especially if it has natural weapons. But yes, I also believe many people tink it works just like Cabela's buck hunt games at bars

 

[444 Marlin]

Remember that part in hunter safety where they say approach a downed animal from behind?

I think sometimes we can get too excited and want to go up and grab those antlers. A good reminder to make sure they are expired before trying to get your pictures.

 

[Koda]

this is an old one but always entertaining...

 

[MrRob96]

Purdom said it is generally good hunting practice to wait 15 to 30 minutes before approaching a shot deer to make sure it is dead.

That seems excessive.

 

[Roundball58]

This is why when hunting with a muzzle loader you reload immediately...

Everyone, Hunter dies after being attacked by deer he shot LB

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[titsonritz]

This is why when hunting with a muzzle loader you reload immediately...

Everyone, Hunter dies after being attacked by deer he shot LB

www.northwestfirearms.com

Didn't realize that was the same incident, but yep.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

Some cold hearted dudes on this thread

 

[nammac]

this is an old one but always entertaining...

When nature fights back, the survival instinct is strong in this one.

 

[308]

Some cold hearted dudes on this thread

I'm just glad it wasn't an Elk

 

[Member 5605]

Some cold hearted dudes on this thread

Nature is nature. Some are cold hearted and some are stating facts. Where the line is would be dependent on the reader.

A tap with a stick on the eye is a great indicator if they are faking it. Dead animals don't blink.

It is unfortunate the guy expired, he probably got lucky for so many years became complacent and it cost him and his family deerly.

 

[rdb241]

Sure it's possible but here is the deal..........."CNN reports............"

 

[rdb241]

this is an old one but always entertaining...

That guy took a shower in deer urine and had his wife film it..............

 

[MannyGlocks]

Shoot, then wait, unless it's doves.

Wounded dove gets ye olde neck wrung.

Works every time.

 

[leadcounsel]

I fully support ethical hunting.

This wasn't ethical. We know because his shot wasn't a clean kill. Therefore the deer suffered injury. Had it not fought, it might have run off and died never to be found.

Not getting any sympathy for an unethical hunter who takes a poor shot.

 

[rdb241]

I fully support ethical hunting.

This wasn't ethical. We know because his shot wasn't a clean kill. Therefore the deer suffered injury. Had it not fought, it might have run off and died never to be found.

Not getting any sympathy for an unethical hunter who takes a poor shot.

I agree. But we are all not perfect all the time. I have harvested a couple of deer that I was unable to make a clean shot for what ever reason and walked up on the deer still alive and had to finish the job. But I would never just walk up to a fresh kill and grab the horns not knowing if it was dead or not.