Thread: Target id.

I'm not saying this would be the total answer. Totally agree that attitude is the most important thing. Yes I'm in the North Island where coverage is better but can still be patchy. I'm not thinking that you would have it on all the time. Maybe have a look at it just before going into an area and see if there is anyone else showing. Of course you wouldn't be able to rely on it due to signal coverage. But as another tool it might just make someone more aware there are other hunters in the area and take a bit more care. Definitely not the total solution though and I agree that it is no substitute for common sense and taking care.

It just seems there are a number of people being shot and some by very experienced hunters who you think would know better.

Many years ago a mate of mine shot his hunting buddy. He was very experienced but still got caught out. One thing that stuck in my mind was the way he talked about the sight picture. I often wonder if he had seen that sight picture previously if the outcome might have been different. How many hunters actually look at other hunters through a scope to see what they look like. I still believe however the problem is many really want it to be a deer instead of thinking that it could easily be another person.

Fair comments so far though. Nothing wrong with putting all ideas on the table.