Humans Are NOT Turkeys!!!!
There was ANOTHER turkey hunting related accident this past weekend!
And, THANK GOD, there's no death to report this time.
A Nampa, Idaho, man named Brent Rose survived after having more than 100 shotgun pellets drilled into his face, neck and back during a turkey hunting trip on Sunday.
Ouch!!!!
Rose recounts that he was within reach of a turkey he had been chasing when he heard someone behind him.
"I turned around and saw the three boys," Rose said.
He tried to whistle to alert the three hunters to his presence, but said his lips were too dry.
"I waived my hand to let them know I was there," he said. "I saw them looking at me, and then boom. I was face down on the ground holding the back of my head and screaming for my life."
The coat Rose had on at the time reportedly saved his life.
Idaho law enforcement hopes hunters learn a lesson from Rose's horrifying experience.
A spokesman said, "Most hunting accidents are caused by not identifying your target. Mistaking a man for a turkey is definitely a case of misidentifying the target. This definitely could have been avoided — make darn sure you know what you're shooting at."
Note to self: stay far, far away from turkey hunting grounds.
Note to YOU: water guns are more fun than real ones!!!!!!!
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Nice lesson for this hunter- stupid fool. Hunt for something that can actually kill you like Amy Winehouse on a crack binge.
lol. stupid americans.
What is the deal with turkey hunting accidents these days. I just don't understand it no turkey to me can be mistaken for a boy or man, I think these guys are simply stupid and bad hunters who need shooting lessons or something.
I know your gonna flame me.
All you anti gun nuts are absolutely wrong. The problem is not guns. It's stupid people. These idiots are violating all the rules that real hunters use They need to attend an NRA Safety training class. Yes the NRA Does alot more then just politics They have some of the best safety training programs available.
Stupid people with cars kill allot more people then guns. Heck more people slip and accidently drown in bathtubs every year then are accidently killed with guns.
PS. These morons need to be charged with negligent homicide just like like drunk drivers. I'm Pro Gun and I'm sick of people blaming guns. Blame the moron that can't tell a human from a turkey. You don't blame all cars when some moron gets drunk and kills a whole family.
Think it through folks.
Wow. Wow. I gotta say, I live in a part of the country where there are LOTS of wild turkeys. In all honesty, they really do NOT look, move, sound or act like human beings. They don't. At all. So What's up with all these "mistook my kid/friend/fellow-hunter for a turkey" shizz? Could some of these "hunters" be drinking a little Wild Turkey instead of shootin' 'em? Or maybe there are a bunch of folks out there in the hunting grounds who just don't know WTF they're doing and will shoot anything that moves? Either way - it sux. All we need now is for Dick Cheney to decide to go turkey shooting - in which case, run! Run awa-a-a-a-a-ay!
Another reason why killing turkeys for "sport" is a bad idea. Duh!
I agree with KEN!!
Re: coldinthenorth – Yes, we in the US have accidental hunting shootings, but I guess it would be harder for a Canadian to accidently club someone to death, ya know…thinking they were a baby seal and all. Bonne chance avec le seal hunt, clubber!
Was Dick Cheney part of the Hunting Party?
peole are so stupid….at least now this man knows how it feels like getting shot and how those poor turkeys feel…
I can't believe yall are still fighting over this. I am confused tho. So shooting a wild turkey or deer is not okay, but using a sledge hammer and slitting the throats of domesticated cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys is okay? At least the deer and turkey can run away and have a natural fear of humans. The domesticated animals are locked up in pens with people feeding them, so they have no fear of humans.
Why hire a hit man, when you can just take your enemy "turkey hunting???"
"I saw them looking at me, and then boom. I was face down on the ground holding the back of my head and screaming for my life." … so the idiot hunters wanted to kill someone and then claim later it was a mistake. Assholes. I'm sure the turkeys are having a good laugh over this and the moron who killed his son because he thought it was a turkey.
That shotgun has a nice pattern
Karma's a beyotch, eh hunters?
Hence the reason they make the brightly colored safety vests. HELLO!!!!
Folks, you are talking about a state with a blind hunters manual issued by the state of Idaho.
Seriously. Can we expect much? I think not.
That's karma for killing innocent animals!!! How does it feel huh?????
from the looks of your size, you would be mistaken for a turkey and shot.
Good idea to stay away
honestly you americans and your crazy obsession with guns take a good look at yourself!! we don't have all these people getting shot in australia because we don't have millions of guns everywhere!!
Re: ken – no ken the problem is guns my friend look at your rates of homicide and compare with australia…
holy crap!I live near Nampa,Idaho.And what the hell is with this mistaking people as turkeys?!?That is so fucking retarded!How many fucking drinks do they have?!?omg!
This solidifies my belief that hunters are DUMBASSES!!!!! Freaking Huntards!
Re: justme – I'VE GOT JUST THE RIGHT PIECE OF "MEAT" FOR YOU TO EAT!
Re: aussiefaz – Crikey….that's right bloke!!! We just feed 'em to the crocs…right, Mate?
The problem isn't guns… it's STUPID people. Every country in the world has it share of stupid people. This is why hunters are supposed to be wearing DAYGLO orange, not that stupid camo shiz! Camo is for the military… wear your safety gear and don't get shot, STUPIDOS!
what the fuck i feel like slappin people how the fuck do people keep mistaking people for fuckin turkeys man its bullshit people are fucking huge compared to turkeys dam what a bunch of fucktards we need to event slap a turkey hunter day just so slap them into to turkey hunting mode not human hunting moda dam what the fuck is the world comming to im really starting to believe the hype that this is the fucking end i mean come on who does this in a normal fucking world
Why are these people not wearing bright orange?!?
me gusta eso le pasa al hijo de puta por matar animales ja!
We could have fun hunting his big ass!
Re: coldinthenorth – That's because there is NOTHING around for miles in that barren shithole. Plus a hunter would easily see one of you canucks with the mullet and flannel. have a nice day eh in that second class joke country no one in the world cares about as to relating to the rest of the world. Go bang your fat, pale, toothless bitch and have a doughnut and beer with some chew while watching a hockey game (lowest rated sport below bowling)listen to some Rush from 1980 and freeze your ass off hoser!
who the hell mistakes a man for a freaking turkey ??? at least he know how the poor turkeys feel wth is a matter with them ???
Yay if all the hunters kill each other off soon there will be none left YAY!!!
Natural Selection at it's finest.
FUCK AMERICA
Why the hell is this happening….what is wrong with you guys over there!!! Get rid of the guns!!!!!!!!Dont hunt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Nicole - Australia – You are kidding right?? You are from AUSTRALIA….the country that had their wild west right after ours?? We have 300 million people….some of them are bound to be assholes…now..be nice or we'll have to talk about that whole aboriginie situation.
i don't agree with hunting but if you insist on shooting guns in the woods they make bright orange hunting vests and hats, etc specifically for the purpose of identifying humans from animals. It's worth adding onto your camo and sleeping bag order from Cabella's. Silly hunters.
How in the fuck can you mistaken a human for a turkey…? Are you retarded? Seriously!
— The title Perez has given this "article" indicates that it's no big deal to shoot a turkey. GUESS WHAT?! It is. Humans shouldn't be hunting ANYTHING… consuming meat (and/or all animal by-products) supports animal cruelty, produces more carbon dioxide emissions than ALL cars, trucks, suvs, ON THE PLANET, as well as is usually contaminated with its own fecal matter and whatever the hell else the whankers who work in factory farms do to the food. For more info, look at Peta's website.
If you have a negative reply to this comment, don't bother. I'm not coming back to defend myself. I don't have to. Watch the videos on PETA's website and they'll speak clearly enough.
Thanks for reading! I
— and PS - to "Canada, what's that?": You don't know shit.
DUDE I live in Nampa, ID! I sure am not thrilled that this is why our lovely little city is mentioned here. LOL
What if that guy really had been a turkey instead? Have you ever been attacked and bitten by a wild turkey? It really hurts. The gunman did the right thing by shooting first and asking questions later.
peppered his turkey too soon…
actually, i've met some jive turkeys that could pass for human, thank you.
arent these incidents evidence that guns shouldnt be allowed? why do these things only happen in the states?
btw, on hunting grounds, arent you sopposed to where tacky bright cloths so they would think you are an animal?
poor turkeys! cant people shoot at those carnival thingys? whats wrong with you guys!
people are laughing at this matter in previous comments, but, is it really funny? people shooting at people mistaking them for turkeys? come on. i bet they dont know what a turkey looks like and they were shooting at anything that moved.
also, 3 boys? what the hell are boys doing hunting? and if they were 3, that means 6 eyes and 3 brains, how the hell do they all mistake a human for a turkey?
there is something wrong with this country: guns
how many people die in the streets for this shit? kids taking thier parents guns, gang fights, suicides, hunting… jeezzzz life would be better with guns! and it will take longer for suiciders (made up word??) to look for alternatives to kill them selves.
sad
stay out of the ocean too you fat fuck so you arent mistaken for a whale and harpooned
Serves him fucking right. Couldnt care less if he did die. Fucking asshole killing turkeys, what kind of human being thinks murder is a sport? Anyone who thinks hunting animals is ok is dispicable and SHOULD be shot. He got what was coming to him.
Cant they just go to the grocery store if they love turkeys soo much?? Is that worth it???
What the hell? It's not even Turkey season anymore! Guns are not the problem. The person shooting the gun is the problem, so you need to lay off guns dude. You're saying that a gun can automatically shoot itself which is NOT true.
This is what they taught me in elementary school:
Guns are not dangerous, people are dangerous. Meaning if someone is going to hurt you, and they can't find a gun, that's not really going to stop them.
Just go and buy a damn turkey at the supermarket!
SHUT THE FUCK UP YOU DUMB AMERICANS….Stop trying to justify the need for a 'right to bear arms'. Guns are illegal in our country except for certain people who have licenses. I know that you'll say that criminals will be able to get them on the black market anyway OR criminal don't take notice of laws anyway, however the proof is in the pudding. You're country the 'super power' is slowly imploding..You are killing eachother because of your adherence to long redundant 'right' to protect oneself with a weapon.. Wake up and look around, no other country is having the same issues so frequently.
I know that it will be difficult for you septic tanks to imagine a world outside of the United States so if this post is hurting your brain too much go back to your coffee, tossers. Better still reply to my post by bagging me for hating on the lack of informed comment of your fellow countrymen by telling me I'M JUST JEALOUS I DON'T LIVE IN THE U.S or HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO GET INTO YOUR COUNTRY THEREFORE IT MUST BE TOP SHIT (declining to mention that for many people in the world from countries FAR worse off, the U.S would be a desirable place to live) or BETTER YET TELL ME AUSTRALIA IS SHIT.
'GUNS DON'T KILL, PEOPLE DO' is getting old! WHEN GUNS ARE (LARGELY) REMOVED FROM SOCIETY you will no longer have the problems you do. don't you wish you lived in a country where these fucked up accidents DON"T happen? Where children can go to school without fear of someone gunning them down? Where YOU DON'T NEED A GUN to protect yourself and a locked door(or where I live a unlocked door) is enough to keep you safe? If you remove the right to bear arms you will remove the chance of unstable people getting their hands on thses weapons. I am absolutely horrified when i hear stories from your country about young children taking guns to school, people having 'accidents' whilst hunting! PLEASE STOP THIS CRAZINESS AND LOBBY FOR A CHANGE OF YOUR GUN LAWS!!! Why on earth can you not look outward from your own country and model yourself on a socirty where guns are not acceptable?? How do you raise your children in the abysmal state of affairs the U.S is????
Re: Crikey4real??? – HAVE A GO IF YOU LIKE SEPPO…The Commonwealth of Australia was formed 208 years ago, our country was only discovered 228 years ago by the English. We have so much to be proud of. We live without fear of dumb fucks shooting up schools, we ALL vote for our leader (who incidently is not elected because of how much money /contacts they have), we're brave enough to pull our troops out of places they shouldn't be, our education and health system work well, our Prime Minister apologised to our Indigenous people for what has occured in the past, we own passports (50% vs U.S 18 %) and travel overseas (even though it can take up to 24 hours to reach some destinations, and our country is the 6th biggest in the world so we have plenty of places to go to here) to experience other cultures, and AUSTRALIA IS STUNNING.
Apart from all the yanks who read this and got my point about the ridiculous comments which prompted my tirade TELL ME WHAT YOU'VE GOT TO BE PROUD OF????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
well maybe you shouldntbe hunting turkeys like this to begin with. This should be a good lesson for hunters like you to learn the cruelty of hunting as a sport. Its not fun when the aim is you. Learn your lesson wise. Turkeys, like any other animals can feel the same pain you can. And you know what although i am glad that you survived, Im also glad you understand the pain you cause when you hunt. The hunter is not the hunted. Doesnt feel so good right, atleast you r back neck and face should know.
Re: Aussie – Well, first..how many Fosters did you drink before your tirade? Second, I can be thankful that you live so far away. Last, you have reduced your opinion of the USA to nothing more than issues that we in the USA are aware of already; yes there are shortcomings in the education system and there is a problem with violence here as well. The reasons for these shortcomings are vastly debated and honestly, there is no one reason. Luckily, we live in a democracy that if we, the people, truly take advantage of it, changes can be made. One more comment, my entire family has passports and we have been abroad many times….but like Australia, the USA is so large, that we could spend the rest of our years traveling here and not feel as though we have missed anything. We know world history too!!! Now, did you notice how I was able to make a few points without resorting to cursing or generalizations? Maybe you are the myopic one…now back to the bush with ya, mate!
LOOKS LIKE AH BAD CASE OF HERPES 2 ME.
#148 - paca says – reply to this
stay out of the ocean too you fat fuck so you arent mistaken for a whale and harpooned
LEAVE TO YOU TO BE INTO ANIMALS! SO HOW'S THE DONKEY DOING? PUTTING OUT ENOUGH JIZZ FOR YA? HA HA HA! WHAT A TOOL!
Hunting is lame. Especially when people hunt for their own entertainment, display their carcasses at their home, and they think it's something to be proud of. Dickheads.
thats why you dont get sepearted form your hunting group all known reports are when theyh get seperated just STAY TOGETHER!!!!!!
Re: Golda –
WHO fuckin cares!!!
Hate to say it, but these hunters getting shot while hunting is karma at work, baby. Unless you literally cannot afford to buy food, you shouldn't be hunting. Killing living creatures for "fun" is barbaric and stupid. Only ignorant, macho rednecks do it. [Okay, now let the comment backlash from the ignorant, macho redneck community begin!]
And, yes, guns should be outlawed. All guns. Period. As should jingoistic "my-country's-better-than-your-country" crap. And, yes, I'm an American. And dissent is quintisentially American. And, no, I should not have a "right" to own a gun. And neither should you. [And, yes, let the backlash from rabid-dumbass-gun-owners/nationalistic yahoos begin…]
Re: N aili – I hear your virgins calling…too bad they are 72 nerdy mommas' boys…teehheeeee!!!! Shalom, putz!
Perez….I agree with another blogger….just work on the celebrity gossip. I dont buy trash magazines because I enjoy your site…..Who knows what really happened with these hunting accidents…….Lets remember we are innocent until proven guilty. Lets be American and just PRAY for the loved ones of these families. Dont mean to go "OPRAH" ….I just happen to know the victims….Anyone out there with a heart….Please dont judge. Thanks!
WTF ?!
They make such a big deal about a man getting shot,
and they don't even care about the poor turkeys getting shot?!
What idiots, I'm sorry but this man and those boys sure do deserve to get shot a few more times because then they'll know how turkeys and other poor animals will feel.
>:O