Graphic: Elk Hunter Shot by Another Archer Who Failed to Confirm His Target

This is a seriously urgent teaching lesson for every hunter out there . . .

A Facebook post showing the aftermath of a hunting accident gives hunters a prime example of why you NEVER shoot without confirming your target, regardless of whether you’re using a firearm or bow. This very basic lesson is taught at every hunter safety course, yet apparently needs to be reiterated time and time again. And by reiterated, I mean SHOUTED from the mountaintops!

Because a picture is worth a thousand words, I’ll stop pounding on the keyboard and let the lesson be taught:

(WARNING: the following image might be disturbing for some people; Viewer discretion is advised)

OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow

Keenan Crow is an outdoor writer who graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in journalism and creative writing. He has been writing for OutdoorHub for nearly five years, but anybody he is close with will tell you he has been telling hunting stories for far longer. He uses his experiences outdoors to write about things he loves - bow hunting, fishing, upland hunting, shed hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, dog training, shotguns, ATVs and the outdoor lifestyle he lives in his home state of Michigan. Outside of hunting/fishing, he also loves to cook - especially with wild game - play golf and go on hikes with his yellow lab, Stella.