Hunter Dies Of Self-Inflicted Wound

Letourneau Was Hunting Deer In New Hampshire

POSTED: 6:40 am EST November 2, 2009

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/21494221/detail.html

RINDGE, N.H. -- New Hampshire game officials said a hunter has died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Officials said Timothy Letourneau, 21, of Rindge was hunting deer Saturday afternoon when the shooting occurred.

Game Department Lt. Craig Morrocco said investigators believe Letourneau was either in a tree or trying to get into a tree stand at the time of the shooting.

The Keene Sentinel said Letourneau and another hunter had permission to hunt on the property and police were notified of the shooting by the landowner.

Saturday was the opening day of deer hunting season for muzzleloaders. The ends Nov. 10.

MrVJP

Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:04 PM

Joined: 9/17/2007
Posts: 2032

Get careless or negligent, get killed. Safety Always!!

I know young people get excited when they hunt and may forget to be safe, but this is what happens as a result.

May the Lord have mercy on his soul and grant him perpetual life in the happy hunting grounds.

God does not subtract from your lifetime, the hours spent hunting and fishing! ---- Never shoot at game that can be hit. Always shoot at game that can not be missed! ---- Life Member NRA & NAHC

Big Dawg

Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 4:16 PM

Joined: 9/17/2007
Posts: 6102

A muzzleloader should NOT have a cap seated when raising or lowering to a treestand or at anytime it is not being actively used PERIOD.

ALL THE WAY ! NEVER QUIT !! NO MAN SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND !!! Sgt Clyde Walls US Army Retired Canton, Georgia 100% disabled VET, Member American Gunsmithing Association, LM NAHC,LM Whittington Center, LM DAV For I am DEATH, I ride a dark horse, and I bring HELL as my companion.

crowmthtr

Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 8:36 PM

Joined: 11/29/2007
Posts: 84

No safety--Know injury

Know safety--No injury