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  Says a malamute mix and now that ive seen the picture, that actually looks MORE like a coyote than i was expecting. Not sure of its size, but the only thing that might clearly differentiate it as a domestic dog is its wider snout. Thats not too far off though, IMO. and coyotes can be light grey in color too.
  I still dont disagree with you that he shouldnt have pulled the trigger unless he was certain.
context: The fact that hunters were that close to marked trails and shot in their direction is fucked up. >
  
  AND they shot at blaze colored clothing none the less. 
  Nothing in nature is that bright of an Orange or Yellow, at least nothing you could legally be shooting at unless you’re a flower hunter. >
  
  Took a course for my FID 10 years ago and one of the biggest rules was DONT FUCKING SHOOT UNLESS YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE SHOOTING AT ffs >
  
  Which part of "Be sure of your target and what lies beyond it" do these clowns not understand? >
  
  Not a requirement. There are no training, competence, intelligence or responsibility requirements no own and operate a gun in this country >
  
  This was a hunter. To get a hunting license in my state requires 12 hours of classroom instruction, passing a written test and demonstrating the ability to safely handle and shoot a gun at a range.
  The problem is that no training is required before purchasing a firearm. >
  
  Hunter safety is required in PA but there's no handling of firearms during the course. >
  
  There is absolutely handling of firearms and teaching to be sure of your target and what is beyond.
  Source: went through PA Hunter Safety >
  
  I assume they meant that you don't physically handle a firearm in class. >
  
  You handle firearms in class.
  Edit: at least in the 90s you handled firearms. >
  
  Not in every. Did not in the mid 2000s. Only classroom time. >
  
  Also did not handle any guns in the late 90's. It's possible the curriculum has changed or a specific instructor/region does the class differently. >
  
  Insane that Someone mistakes a dog for a coyote. LAZY damn hunters. If can’t confidently ID - don’t shoot. Jesus.
  Also - if I’m hunting deer what good is it to shoot at other shit when I’m trying to be quiet? >
  
  
  mistakes a dog for a deer
  
  Article said he mistook him for a coyote >
  
  Fixed it - was frustrated and posted in haste lol >
  
  mistaking a dog for a coyote isn't nearly as crazy as mistaking one for a deer, though, so your outrage doesn't make any sense
  missing the harness and collar, though, is pretty outrageous
  ITT: people who can't read and want to argue with shit I didn't say >
  
  It was an Alaskan Malamute. I’m not saying they couldn’t mistake it for a coyote but I’m skeptical. The dog looks like a domestic dog to me, if anything I’d mistake it for a husky. 
  Pic of the dog