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Posted: 9/10/2013 1:31:19 PM EDT
Uintah County Undersheriff John Laursen says the man was trying to roll the 600- to 700-pound animal over when the antler stabbed him behind his jaw. Deputies say the hunter called for help and told dispatchers he was having trouble breathing. Rescuers airlifted the man to the hospital, and crews put a tube into his trachea to keep it open. View Quote http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/ What a fucking failure. Edit: He survived, no need to start sending flowers yet. |
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I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course
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I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course View Quote Laursen says the hunter was later flown to a different hospital for surgery, and was expected to make a full recovery. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/#ixzz2eWoZhXSH I agree though... that ain't funny and could happen to any hunter. |
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Because he was a dumbass. Same reason we laugh at every other Darwin Award winner View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course Because he was a dumbass. Same reason we laugh at every other Darwin Award winner How was he a dumbass? |
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Uintah County Undersheriff John Laursen says the man was trying to roll the 600- to 700-pound animal over when the antler stabbed him behind his jaw.
Deputies say the hunter called for help and told dispatchers he was having trouble breathing. Rescuers airlifted the man to the hospital, and crews put a tube into his trachea to keep it open. View Quote http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/ What a fucking failure. View Quote Well aren't you a fucking comedian. |
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Laursen says the hunter was later flown to a different hospital for surgery, and was expected to make a full recovery. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/#ixzz2eWoZhXSH I agree though... that ain't funny and could happen to any hunter. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course Laursen says the hunter was later flown to a different hospital for surgery, and was expected to make a full recovery. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/#ixzz2eWoZhXSH I agree though... that ain't funny and could happen to any hunter. 51 year old guy out there hunting and getting it done. He's most likely on our side of things and I wish him a speedy and full recovery. |
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I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course Because he was a dumbass. Same reason we laugh at every other Darwin Award winner How was he a dumbass? Remember, it's only not a laughing matter when it happens to an Arfcom member or their family. Otherwise all bets are off. You can make fun of and post videos of people getting brutally murdered. But dare make a joke in a prayer thread, kiss your ass goodbye. Double standards, they aint just for libtards..... |
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How do you figure he was a DA OP?
It could happen to anyone, he tries to roll the animal, slips and falls on the antler. Why don't you GTFO. |
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Getting stabbed by the body of the animal that you just killed. Now that takes a special kind of stupid.
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Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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How was he a dumbass? Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. I'd like to see you deal with a big dead elk by yourself. I bet you would manhandle it like a rockstar! |
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I'm guessing he lost his footing while pulling on the rack and slipped and fell on them. Not sure that's a laughable offense. I'm guessing the OP has never slipped before. |
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Quoted: The article is pretty vague. Is there a reason you think he was a dumbass? I laugh at Darwin award winners (actually I don't, but I do cringe) when they try to clear a lawnmower with their teeth or taste electricity. This guy might have been using a block and tackle or got caught on a bad incline for all we know. Being trached and slowly drowning in your own blood is a pretty horrid way to die. View Quote Already explained, and he didn't die. He was careless and didn't pay attention to what he was doing. That was stupid. |
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I could picture this happening. Bringing down a trophy animal brings the adrenaline way up. If I shoot from a tree stand, I make it a point to sit for 15-20 minutes before climbing down, just because I am so amped, it would be easy to fall.
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Anybody ever try to move a 600 to 700 pound dead animal around that is equipped with long and large spikes? Its not like tossing a sack of flour around.....
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Quoted: I'd like to see you deal with a big dead elk by yourself. I bet you would manhandle it like a rockstar! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: How was he a dumbass? Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. I'd like to see you deal with a big dead elk by yourself. I bet you would manhandle it like a rockstar! So he didn't know what he was getting into or wasn't capable of it. Not very smart either way. |
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Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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How was he a dumbass? Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. shit happens I got my ass whooped by a shop broom once... true story was leaning against a table just right that when I tapped it with my foot it flipped back and out at just the right angle popped me in the mouth busted my lip and knocked my front teeth loose. Bled like I took a hit from Mike Tyson |
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Remember, it's only not a laughing matter when it happens to an Arfcom member or their family. Otherwise all bets are off. You can make fun of and post videos of people getting brutally murdered. But dare make a joke in a prayer thread, kiss your ass goodbye. Double standards, they aint just for libtards..... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course Because he was a dumbass. Same reason we laugh at every other Darwin Award winner How was he a dumbass? Remember, it's only not a laughing matter when it happens to an Arfcom member or their family. Otherwise all bets are off. You can make fun of and post videos of people getting brutally murdered. But dare make a joke in a prayer thread, kiss your ass goodbye. Double standards, they aint just for libtards..... THANK YOU Someone had to say it. The hypocrisy here is staggering. |
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You people laughing about this are idiots. Working up a large animal is hard work and shit can happen. Very dangerous shit can and will happen to anyone when you are in the wilderness.
The experienced elk killers here are not laughing. They are taking this as a lesson. |
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Already explained, and he didn't die. He was careless and didn't pay attention to what he was doing. That was stupid. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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The article is pretty vague. Is there a reason you think he was a dumbass? I laugh at Darwin award winners (actually I don't, but I do cringe) when they try to clear a lawnmower with their teeth or taste electricity. This guy might have been using a block and tackle or got caught on a bad incline for all we know. Being trached and slowly drowning in your own blood is a pretty horrid way to die. Already explained, and he didn't die. He was careless and didn't pay attention to what he was doing. That was stupid. Have you ever slipped in the woods, tripped over something, cut your finger, broke a bone? Or are you so perfect that those things can't happen to you? Accidents happen. |
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How was he a dumbass? Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. Accidents happen. |
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So he didn't know what he was getting into or wasn't capable of it. Not very smart either way. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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How was he a dumbass? Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. I'd like to see you deal with a big dead elk by yourself. I bet you would manhandle it like a rockstar! So he didn't know what he was getting into or wasn't capable of it. Not very smart either way. Lol, you must be completely infallible. Have you ever handled a really large dead animal? I know it's the Internet, so I'm sure you have..... Bonjour! |
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Quoted: Have you ever slipped in the woods, tripped over something, cut your finger, broke a bone? Or are you so perfect that those things can't happen to you? Accidents happen. View Quote Done a few of those things, never almost killed myself on a dead animal though. It's on the same level as chainsawing a tree and letting it fall on you. It's completely avoidable if you pay attention to what you're doing. |
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Anyone laughing at this has obviously never left their couch. You hunt elk in nasty terrain, crappy conditions and if you have ever tried to gut a bull elk Solo you will realize that it takes massive amounts of effort just to move them enough to clean them out. I've done it and it takes all a grown man can do to jimmy them around a little. Try to turn the head or front legs, feet slip, Bam you just fell. It happens. It's unfortunate he got injured.
I can understand this being funny to anyone who doesn't hunt, especially elk. Anyone who has BTDT will not laugh...till the guy is recovered and he is laughing about it. |
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Done a few of those things, never almost killed myself on a dead animal though. It's on the same level as chainsawing a tree and letting it fall on you. It's completely avoidable if you pay attention to what you're doing. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Have you ever slipped in the woods, tripped over something, cut your finger, broke a bone? Or are you so perfect that those things can't happen to you? Accidents happen. Done a few of those things, never almost killed myself on a dead animal though. It's on the same level as chainsawing a tree and letting it fall on you. It's completely avoidable if you pay attention to what you're doing. Stay on your high horse and see if something doesn't happen to you that's "completely unavoidable". |
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I'm sure you've never tripped, fallen, accidentally cut yourself with scissors, or just fucked up in general, OP.
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Done a few of those things, never almost killed myself on a dead animal though. It's on the same level as chainsawing a tree and letting it fall on you. It's completely avoidable if you pay attention to what you're doing. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Have you ever slipped in the woods, tripped over something, cut your finger, broke a bone? Or are you so perfect that those things can't happen to you? Accidents happen. Done a few of those things, never almost killed myself on a dead animal though. It's on the same level as chainsawing a tree and letting it fall on you. It's completely avoidable if you pay attention to what you're doing. Really? You must be gods gift to humanity. |
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Quoted: Stay on your high horse and see if something doesn't happen to you that's "completely unavoidable". View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Have you ever slipped in the woods, tripped over something, cut your finger, broke a bone? Or are you so perfect that those things can't happen to you? Accidents happen. Done a few of those things, never almost killed myself on a dead animal though. It's on the same level as chainsawing a tree and letting it fall on you. It's completely avoidable if you pay attention to what you're doing. Stay on your high horse and see if something doesn't happen to you that's "completely unavoidable". If/when that happens then it will be because I was also being a dumbass. Go ahead and laugh if it happens. |
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You ever have to gut and/or quarter an elk? I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. You're generally tired at that point. Elk are heavy, and dead weight can be difficult to move around. You can easily lose track of the antlers. I can see trying to lift, stumbling, and getting impaled.
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How was he a dumbass? Well he did get his ass kicked by a dead animal. That was pretty stupid on his part. |
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Quoted: I sure love a good butthurt thread! http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m606/mark99901/AR15/old_man_zpscb9f344d.jpg View Quote It's easy to tell who in this thread has almost killed themselves with a carcass before. Probable the same guys that "clean" loaded guns pointed at their faces. |
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Quoted: You ever have to gut and/or quarter an elk? I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. You're generally tired at that point. Elk are heavy, and dead weight can be difficult to move around. You can easily lose track of the antlers. I can see trying to lift, stumbling, and getting impaled. Stupidity may or may not play a part. Sometimes accidents happen. View Quote There is a reason it doesn't happen more often. Funny how almost everyone in this thread knows exactly how dangerous it is, but don't expect that hunter to have known. |
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The last elk I killed was on a hillside so steep you could touch the ground in front of you while standing up. The bull was lodged facing down hill in an Alder patch. It took chopping Alder and moving the elk with rope to get him into a position to work him up. Oh, and it was raining the whole time. You tell me I shouldn't have slipped and fallen down or potentially been injured.
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I heard about this early this morning. I believe the man is a vice principal at a local elementary school. Decent guy apparently. He actually helps teach one of the classes there due to a vacancy in one of the teacher positions.
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Quoted: Because he was a dumbass. Same reason we laugh at Darwin Award winners View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I don't see a reason to laugh at a mans death. Shit happens but we shouldn't get enjoyment out of this. IMO of course Because he was a dumbass. Same reason we laugh at Darwin Award winners |
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Uintah County Undersheriff John Laursen says the man was trying to roll the 600- to 700-pound animal over when the antler stabbed him behind his jaw.
Deputies say the hunter called for help and told dispatchers he was having trouble breathing. Rescuers airlifted the man to the hospital, and crews put a tube into his trachea to keep it open. View Quote http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/ What a fucking failure. Edit: He survived, no need to start sending flowers yet. View Quote Harvesting an elk on the side of a mountain in Utah is a little different than shooting a deer off a feeder out of a blind and running your four wheeler over to drag it out. Just sayin'. |
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Crazy crap can happen. I shot a buck in mid Dec and I dragged it for some yards and then stopped to reposition my grip. As soon as I started to pull the antler popped off and I took a tumble and the antler jabbed me in the hip. Had I been positioned differently who knows where it would have gotten me.
Moral even in death they can get you. |
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Quoted: Uintah County Undersheriff John Laursen says the man was trying to roll the 600- to 700-pound animal over when the antler stabbed him behind his jaw. Deputies say the hunter called for help and told dispatchers he was having trouble breathing. Rescuers airlifted the man to the hospital, and crews put a tube into his trachea to keep it open. View Quote http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/10/utah-hunter-gores-himself-on-antler-elk-killed/ What a fucking failure. View Quote Edit: He survived, no need to start sending flowers yet. When I was stationed in Colorado, the only thing Texans were good for during elk season was getting lost. |
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