Fox News: Louisiana hunter cited for violations after shooting man he mistook for a deer

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Louisiana hunter cited for violations after shooting man he mistook for a deer

A Louisiana hunter was cited for two violations after accidentally shooting another hunter, who he mistook for a deer, while they were both on the same "small" property.......                    ...                        ...The You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login is reiterating the importance of hunting safety after a man was shot by a hunter who mistook him for a deer.......Law enforcement agents responded to a shooting involving two hunters on property in Zachary, a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, on Dec. 23, the department said on Facebook.......The two hunters were unknowingly hunting deer on the "same small private property" when one hunter mistook the other for a deer and accidentally shot him.......Both men had permission to be on the property, according to You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......He was hit with buckshot from a 20-gauge shotgun, the agency said. The shooter immediately called 911 for help once he realized he had shot a man and not a deer.......The wounded hunter was airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge with non-fatal injuries. Law enforcement did not state where the man was shot.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......When law enforcement investigated what took place, they discovered neither You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login or had deer tags in their possession. The shooter was cited for both violations.......LDWF said additional charges are possible as the investigation remains active.......The agency reminded all hunters to prioritize safety by always wearing orange, which is required by law, and positively identifying your target and surroundings before firing your weapon......."Let's work together to prevent incidents like this and ensure everyone You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login," LDWF said....

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