Mountain Lion Kills 21 Year Old California Man

[DJBrad]

21-year-old hunter killed by mountain lion in California ID’d by family: ‘Devastated by the tragic loss’

“We are all devastated by the tragic loss of Taylen yet thankful Wyatt is still with us and are well aware the outcome could have been even worse,” the Brooks-Welsh family said.

nypost.com

I wonder if the outcome would have been different if these two had some defensive weapons on them. Surely it would have been. Even here in NE (and everywhere else for that matter) I pack heat while deep in the forest.

 

[SpaceCritter]

21-year-old hunter killed by mountain lion in California ID’d by family: ‘Devastated by the tragic loss’

“We are all devastated by the tragic loss of Taylen yet thankful Wyatt is still with us and are well aware the outcome could have been even worse,” the Brooks-Welsh family said.

nypost.com

I wonder if the outcome would have been different if these two had some defensive weapons on them. Surely it would have been. Even here in NE (and everywhere else for that matter) I pack heat while deep in the forest.

In Connecticut, you're forbidden (that is, if it's DEEP property - many towns, too).

 

[DJBrad]

In Connecticut, you're forbidden (that is, if it's DEEP property - many towns, too).

In Ma so only during specific hunting seasons are you barred from carrying a pistol.

 

[SpaceCritter]

In Ma so only during specific hunting seasons are you barred from carrying a pistol.

In Connecticut you're prohibited from carrying firearms unless specifically allowed, e.g. lawfully hunting, and then it must be the type and caliber allowed for that type of hunting. Anything else is against regs and treated as prima facie evidence of poaching.

 

[SKumar]

That's sad losing your close brother at such a young age. Poor kid.

 

[MassPete]

In Mass, no pistols while bowhunting.... Cue the guys that say concealed is concealed!!!. I'm hunting with the bow and arrow for a reason. I'm not out shooting animals with my P365. If the younger brother was able to carry legally, different outcome for sure.

 

[snax]

At least carry a big ass knife

 

[SpaceCritter]

Note the object clipped to the pack strap. And it stays there, even when the bearz are a-snooz.

 

[Mark from MA]

In Mass, no pistols while bowhunting.... Cue the guys that say concealed is concealed!!!. I'm hunting with the bow and arrow for a reason. I'm not out shooting animals with my P365. If the younger brother was able to carry legally, different outcome for sure.

We have bears and coyotes, I always carry a gun in the woods.

 

[Toast]

 

[slap shot]

I thought I saw they were
“Shed” hunting. Think you’re ok to carry in that case.

 

[LakeTrout]

21-year-old hunter killed by mountain lion in California ID’d by family: ‘Devastated by the tragic loss’

“We are all devastated by the tragic loss of Taylen yet thankful Wyatt is still with us and are well aware the outcome could have been even worse,” the Brooks-Welsh family said.

nypost.com

I wonder if the outcome would have been different if these two had some defensive weapons on them. Surely it would have been. Even here in NE (and everywhere else for that matter) I pack heat while deep in the forest.

Nothing wrong with packing heat wherever you want to, and I’m glad you do. But just about everywhere else in New England is more dangerous than in the forest.