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Hunter Killed by Deer He'd Shot that Got Back Up and Attacked Him - The Truth About Guns

By Eric Pickhartz Authorities and wildlife officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have reported the death of 66-year-old Thomas Alexander, who shot a buck near Yellville with a muzzleloader. “I’ve worked for the Game and Fish Commission for 20 years, and it’s one of the stranger...

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[North Idaho Stickbow]

Oof. He died doing what he loved at least.

 

[KClark]

"Typically, you should allow about 30 minutes of no movement before approaching it. "

By then you should be able to tell it's dead because it's beginning to bloat.

 

[KineKilla]

Well, I guess the prey has to get one every once in a while. Unfortunate though.

I always approach downed game from behind as I wouldn't wan them to jump up, forward and straight into me with those antlers.

 

[22lr]

Yikes, but ya, there are much worse ways to go.

Definetly a case for throwing a rock or stick at the head and always approaching from the rear until you can poke em with the muzzle of your rifle.

 

[Southforkguy]

During a deer drive in some thick aspen regen, i had a buck "charge" me. Was not sure if he was just peeling out or fighting for his does. But i hip shot and dropped him at 3 yards max lol

 

[_Scooter_]

Oof. He died doing what he loved at least.

He loved getting attacked by deer?!

 

[North Idaho Stickbow]

He loved getting attacked by deer?!

Hey, it’s 2020. You do you.

 

[GeorgiaHunter]

I certainly would have never thought it would be within the realm of the remotest possibilities. Bear or Cape Buffalo, yes. Prayers for his family.

 

[Yarak]

At 66 years old he should be a well seasoned hunter but had lapse in caution when approaching downed game
Sad new for the family