To: marktwain
They should be able to determine from what distance the bear was shot. If it was at 100 yrds or more, I would think "self-defense" is tough to argue, and you probably have a poacher on your hands. Something closer, and the guy probably skates.
I don't like poachers. They give law-abiding hunters a bad name. But, the story says he's the guy who called authorities, which is probably something a poacher wouldn't do.
To: OldDeckHand
I'm not aware of too many poachers who promptly notify the county sheriff's department after killing an animal.
3 posted on
12/05/2010 8:25:10 AM PST by
Joe 6-pack
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To: marktwain
The more I think about it, maybe they wouldn’t be able to determine the distance. I’m sure all the relevant forensic data on gun-shots is based on a human target, not Ursidae targets. They probably have no idea how far specific loads/calibers travel in a bear’s body.
To: OldDeckHand
If it was at 100 yrds or more, I would think "self-defense" is tough to argue, What's so special about 100 yards? It seems a long way out to me. I would think a bear charging would be much closer.
To: OldDeckHand
If it was at 100 yards or more, I would think "self-defense" is tough to argue, What's so special about 100 yards? It seems a long way out to me. I would think a bear charging would be much closer.
To: OldDeckHand
A poacher, eh? Poachers always notify the authorities don’t they?
17 posted on
12/05/2010 9:59:02 AM PST by
rsobin
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