If some of my readers (you know who you are, Maureen) had their way, I’d quit my damn philosophizing and just report on hunting accidents. The problem with hunting accidents is, you can’t always depend on them for a steady stream of entertainment—they tend to be cyclic and seasonal.

But seeing as some of your appetites for it are insatiable, here’s some fodder from About.com

Question: How Many People are Killed or Injured in Hunting Accidents?

Answer: According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year, and just under a hundred of those accidents are fatalities. Most victims are hunters, but non-hunters are also sometimes killed or injured. Although some other forms of recreation cause more fatalities, hunting is one of the few activities that endangers the entire community, and not just the willing participants.

The Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting maintains the Hunting Accidents Center site, which collects news stories about hunting accidents throughout the United States. Although the list is long, it’s not comprehensive, and not every hunting accident is reported in the news. If you’ve seen a newspaper article about a hunting accident that is not included in the site, you can submit a report.
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There’s also a Facebook page devoted to celebrating hunting accidents:

And for those who need a fix right away, here’s a recent report to keep your spirits up…

Hunter Accidentally Shoots Partner
Friday, June 7, 2013

In a recent incident near Flagstaff, one hunter accidentally blasted his partner in the shoulder with shotgun pellets, according to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. The wound did not prove life-threatening.

A preliminary investigation indicated the brothers, both in their 4os from Surprise, were hunting turkeys when the accident took place in Game Management Unit 6A, southeast of Flagstaff near Forest Road 240. The hunter who was shot was sitting against a tree and wearing camouflage hunting clothes while the other hunter was about 25 yards downhill from that location.

The hunting accident investigation is pending and will be under review by the Coconino County Attorney’s Office to determine what charges will be filed. “This accident is just a reminder that hunters need to identify their target and beyond before they shoot and be aware of their surroundings,” says Craig McMullen, Flagstaff regional supervisor. McMullen adds, “Since 2007 we have had 26 hunting accidents reported which includes three fatalities.”