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An article in today's Toronto Sun says that Stan Jonathon has been charged in the accidental shooting death of another hunter in November 2012. Charges include Careless use of a firearm,Careless Hunting and Criminal Negligence causing Death (Firearm). This is something we all need to be conscious of while hunting.
I wondered what happened here. I even Googled this a few times over the past couple years and asked some Six Nations members - nothing seemed to be available. I have heard a few camp fire stories about the incident over the past few years, but that's it.
That took a long time - 2 years. From the original report - I was left wondering why no charges had been laid.
Its about tuckin fime. He either shot a comoflauged bow hunter or shot at a deer and was not aware of what was behind his target. Likely the first scenario. Regardless, this has taken a long time.
He shot a bow hunter with a 270 weatherby who I think was hunting up in Six Nations. Shot was about 350 yards. Not sure about any more details but there was no gun season going on. Just out looking for deer and shot a hunter at the side of the road in the back. High powered rifle so I think he should have the book thrown at him.
Is this the incident where a white Guy was shot on a reserve?
If so my fishing buddy was the victims friend. I was told by him that he had permission to hunt and the native Guy thought he didn't and fired a "warning shot"..
Yes that is true and a young father too.Quote:
Originally Posted by pmannat
That was my understanding of the incident too. Fired a warning shot but didn't realize how much the bullet would drop at that range.Quote:
Originally Posted by pmannat
This info from a close source;
The dead bow hunter was shot during an open controlled hunt on the reserve where rifles are used , he had permission from the land owner , but! the land owner should have been with him as this is required , the now dead bow hunter should not have been there at the time because of the controlled hunt "no bow hunting", and while he was there during a controlled hunt, he should have been wearing "hunter orange".
Stan Jonathan was apparently shooting at a deer which was seen by another person , the shot was around 400 meters, he did not see the camouflaged hunter in the fence line beyond, and it was Stan that discovered the dead bow hunter .
This is the story I got from a close friend of his, non native , it is a very serious and sever tragedy that I hope no one has to go through at either end .
Let us not jump to any unfounded conclusions , the truth will all come out in the courts .
I feel sorry for everyone invovled, but that kinda thing should never happen.