Why No Hunting Signs Are Posted

[Bitumen Bullet]

Originally Posted by hawk-i

....Quite obviously posting No Hunting signs has very little to do with a house been shot....and isn't the reason no hunting signs are put up....

That is not always the case. No Hunting signs have gone up on properties nearby and in some cases the reason is 100% trying to keep stray bullets from hitting houses and people. It will also play a role if no hunting signs go up on my property.

[Ranger CS]

[QUOTE=hawk-i;3388303]Oh I understand alright....its your rational that doesn't add up.

Quite obviously posting No Hunting signs has very little to do with a house been shot....and isn't the reason no hunting signs are put up.

This land you reported to be posted no hunting and the house on this posted land was shot (more than likely hit by a stray bullet).

So your astute deduction of this is why land is posted needs a little more thought.

None of my land was ever posted and never was my house shot!

Are you sure it was a hunter, using FMJ ammo?


My point, landowners in the area that do not currently have their land posted given this event may now be more inclined to post. Bottom line, it does nothing to enhance or improve relationships between landowners and hunters, or encourage landowners to want to have hunters on their land.

Who said it was FMJ?

[Solohunt]

A hunting bullet went through all these walls? That is very odd,

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[purgatory.sv]

Understand the meaning of the sign, and understand about the safe use of a firearm.

But was it a hunter?

[Ranger CS]

[QUOTE=Solohunt;3388343]A hunting bullet went through all these walls? That is very odd,

I understand the outside wall was frame and drywall construction and the interior wall was definitely framed drywall. The hole in the interior wall appears as though the bullet keyholed as it passed through.
It would be interesting to hear what a ballistics specialist has to say. I hope the RCMP are now involved and may shed some light on the matter.

[GeoTrekr]

Idiots. Glad everyone came out of it ok, and hopefully someone is eventually held accountable. This type of carelessness does nothing for anyone.

[Pathfinder76]

The RCMP are involved and have the bullet.

[HoytCRX32]

Regardless of the title of this thread, it is a great reminder to hunters to consider what is behind the animal they are shooting at, especially in rural areas...skyline shots are dangerous, pure and simple. Not implying this was the case or was even caused by hunters, but good re-enforcement.

[Mike_W]

Originally Posted by hawk-i

Oh I understand alright....its your rational that doesn't add up.

Quite obviously posting No Hunting signs has very little to do with a house been shot....and isn't the reason no hunting signs are put up.

This land you reported to be posted no hunting and the house on this posted land was shot (more than likely hit by a stray bullet).

So your astute deduction of this is why land is posted needs a little more thought.

None of my land was ever posted and never was my house shot!

Are you sure it was a hunter, using FMJ ammo?

Have a nice day.

No you don't get it!
A house was shot presumably by a hunter.....facts are now this will get out and scare people into not allowing hunters period.....I know that's a blanket reaction and chances are signs wont prevent this from happening but they will prevent honest safe hunter from gaining access. Its a shame but until we realize everyone's actions affect us and more people start reporting poachers, trespassers and unsafe practices we will have to live with it.

[CMichaud]

I think this is the most convoluted and stupid thread I have seen in a long time. Summary:

OP posts my house was shot and I can't figure out how to post the pics.

Then its reported on FB

Then OP said OK not my house but that's not the point.

Other guys says I know the guy and it happened.

Forensic experts debate the type of bullet.

Debater ensues - Do No Hunting signs prevent houses being hit by stray bullets?

Panic sets in - All private hunting land will be shut down because of stray bullet.

[purgatory.sv]

It’s using the word hunter that is the issue.

It’s sad the incident occurred and fortunate only property was damaged, but was it a hunter?


Idiots are everywhere I don’t consider them hunters.

[Okotokian]

Originally Posted by Ranger CS

I just really feel like I have to say this. Early Saturday morning in my home just south of Pincher Creek, Alberta, a bullet came through the outside basement wall, through a metal valence, through the living room, through another inside wall, and finally stopped when it dented a metal filing cabinet. Because it was Remembrance Day weekend, my parents, my sister and brother in law, and their two little kids were all in the house when it happened. A few inches one way or another would have meant shattered glass or, do I even need to say this, a family member of mine getting shot in their own home. My point is this. I know hunting can be fun, and I know a lot of you reading this are in full hunting mode right now. But please know that shooting guns is not all fun and games. You have a responsibility to know how to hunt safely. Don't shoot a bullet into open air, make sure there is a background for it to hit. Don't hunt on someone's land that you don't have permission to hunt on (my parents do not allow hunting on their property). Have a little integrity. And use a reasonable gun. I am so grateful that the worst thing that happened was a few holes in the house, but please, if you hunt, let this be a reminder that hunting is dangerous and if you are going to go hunting, you need to know what you're doing. People shouldn't feel afraid inside their own homes during hunting season.

WOW. I have to commend you for your calmness.

[tikka250]

heres the pic of the bullet from facebook

[Troutslayer444]

You would have been better not posting this on this site. Too many idiots on here that are probably similar to the person behind the bullet in this story. And here comes more of them..... Wait for it lol


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[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by tikka250

heres the pic of the bullet from facebook

Looks like a ricochet , I have bullets like that ,that hit the ground first and came to rest later on a range , from lower velocity Ammo that was shot at close range and ended up near the thousand yard butts
Cat

[Ranger CS]

Originally Posted by CMichaud

I think this is the most convoluted and stupid thread I have seen in a long time.
Then OP said OK not my house but that's not the point.
Panic sets in - All private hunting land will be shut down because of stray bullet.

Bottom line, it does not matter whose the hell house it was. An occupied house with people inside was hit and penetrated by a bullet. I don't think anyone here panicked. When an incident of this nature occurs I believe it serves us all well to be informed, made aware and reminded that this sort of thing can and does happen. As hunters, ignoring and downplaying an event such as this does not serve any of us well. You would have to be naïve to think that an incident such as this does not effect the view landowners may have of hunters and their willingness to allow hunting on their land. It does not hurt any of us here to be reminded of how important it is to take time to evaluate safety considerations each and every time we pull the trigger. If you think a posting of this nature is stupid, as a hunter you need to reevaluate your sense of good judgment.

[purgatory.sv]

Originally Posted by Ranger CS

Bottom line, it does not matter whose the hell house it was. An occupied house with people inside was hit and penetrated by a bullet. I don't think anyone here panicked. When an incident of this nature occurs I believe it serves us all well to be informed, made aware and reminded that this sort of thing can and does happen. As hunters, ignoring and downplaying an event such as this does not serve any of us well. You would have to be naïve to think that an incident such as this does not effect the view landowners may have of hunters and their willingness to allow hunting on their land. It does not hurt any of us here to be reminded of how important it is to take time to evaluate safety considerations each and every time we pull the trigger. If you think a posting of this nature is stupid, as a hunter you need to reevaluate your sense of good judgment.

Not down playing it, but you as a hunter and not knowing who is responsible are comfortable being accused if the incident? After all you just identified yourself as a hunter.

And the message contained in the first post is valid.

[Ranger CS]

Originally Posted by purgatory.sv

Not down playing it, but you as a hunter and not knowing who is responsible are comfortable being accused if the incident? After all you just identified yourself as a hunter.

And the message contained in the first post is valid.

Yes, I am a hunter and have been for many years. There is a possibility that the shooter in this case was not a hunter, however the probability of this being the case is not all that high IMO. I doubt if it will ever be known who is responsible for the bullet hitting the landowners house. I can tell you the landowner in this incident is an intelligent man and will draw his own conclusions and will not likely be taking down his no hunting signs anytime soon.

[Vook]

Too many idiots with rifles are in woods now. I stopped hunting on weekends during the big game season as I am just afraid of young folks scoping people and shooting to any movement.

[purgatory.sv]

Originally Posted by Ranger CS

Yes, I am a hunter and have been for many years. There is a possibility that the shooter in this case was not a hunter, however the probability of this being the case is not all that high IMO. I doubt if it will ever be known who is responsible for the bullet hitting the landowners house. I can tell you the landowner in this incident is an intelligent man and will draw his own conclusions and will not likely be taking down his no hunting signs anytime soon.

Thank you.