HUNTERS ARE BAGGING THE FURNITURE, COMPANION ANIMALS, WRECKING THE HOUSE, AND BARELY MISSING THE KIDS
Yes, indeed, the general public is severely impacted by hunting
By Anne Muller
The C.A.S.H. website www.all-creatures.org/cashis now keeping track of the many hunting accidents and violations that come our way. If you hear or read of any, please send to wildwatch@verizon.net
Our readers should keep in mind that what we report is only the tip of the iceberg. It’s impossible for us to have access to all that’s reported, and only a fraction of what actually takes place gets reported.
Joe Miele has been doing a wonderful job of sleuthing, and SINCE November 1, 2003 has posted 150 hunting accident reports to the website. Here are some of the highlights:
All reports below are excerpted from the full article. All emphasis is the Courier’s.
STRAY BULLET HITS NEIGHBOR’S PATIO CHAIR
PA HUNTER BAGS WASHER AND DRYER
HUNTERS BAG HEADBOARD WITH SHOTGUN SLUG MISSING KILLING FAMILY MEMBERS BY TWO HOURS