A Georgia deer hunter was killed last week when his hunting partner saw movement and fired.
That’s as inexcusable as it is tragic.
The most basic rule of hunting is never shoot unless you’re absolutely sure what you’re shooting at.
In Tennessee that’s hammered into every youngster during the Hunter Education course they must complete before they can obtain a license.
Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1969, is required to take the course, which emphasis firearm safety in and out of the field.
Since the mandatory Hunter Ed classes were implemented some five decades ago, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says firearm hunting accidents have steadily declined. Today they are so rare in our state that they can’t be measured statistically.
Most hunting accidents nowadays involve falls…
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Exposing the Big Game 
This is why I’d much rather hunt smaller game if I’m out on my own. I’m thankful I’m not struggling to get by at this time. I feel bad for the hunter though. My thoughts and prayers go out to their family.
Smaller animals shouldn’t have to suffer and die for your “game” or hobby or sport, which is clearly what it is since you say: “I’m not struggling to get by at this time.” Then why not leave the animls alone?