A tragic incident occurred during a deer drive in Juniata County when a 26-year-old hunter was accidentally shot in the hip by a fellow hunter while trying to push deer toward waiting hunters. Despite being transported to the hospital, the victim did not survive his injuries. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating the incident, and no charges have been filed as of yet.
During Wisconsin’s deer hunting season opening weekend, two gun-related incidents occurred, including a fatal self-inflicted shooting in Fond du Lac County. Despite these incidents, hunters reported a successful start with 48,748 antlered deer and 41,923 antlerless deer harvested, both numbers showing increases from the previous year. The total number of registered hunters remained steady at 777,843.
The 2025 gun-deer season in Wisconsin is set to begin with a strong emphasis on safety, following a record of only one reported gun injury and no fatalities in the previous season. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to adhere to firearm safety rules, wear blaze orange for visibility, and comply with regulations to ensure a safe hunting experience during the 9-day season starting November 22.
As bear activity increases in Southwest Montana during hunting season, hunters are experiencing more encounters with both black and grizzly bears. Recent incidents involved two hunters who faced charging bears but successfully deterred them with gunfire, highlighting the need for caution. Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has also closed Bear Creek Trail due to a dead horse found on the trail, emphasizing the importance of staying bear aware and following safety precautions while hunting.
Hunter dies while packing out elk in remote Boise County area near Bald Mountain, sheriff says
The Boise County Sheriff’s Office said that due to severe weather and the remote terrain, recovery efforts did not begin hours after the incident.