Man Killed

Dang. How could you not tell the difference in a person kneeling and a hog? I would think it would look very odd/different from the hogs. Target identification

That is sad. It sounds like the people were all hunting on their own. There should NEVER be a shot fired without knowing for certain of your target.

We hunt as a group. We do not separate. Safety is always paramount. I want my clients to have fun for sure. I want my clients to kill lots of hogs. But, they WILL always be safe first.

Thermal. It's a heat signature. If someone is not familiar with what they are looking at...

I agree.
And, I know that people who are accustomed to it are plenty competent.
And, there are some models out there now that the resolution is AMAZING!
I have talked to Swamphunter and Barry both about the new Pulsar Trails units. They are impressive units!! And, I have a buddy at work who is chomping at the bit for one. Heck, I may even get one myself! Seems like a lot of fun!!!

But, I (and many others) have been concerned for some time now about the Safety aspect of the general population running around at night with God knows what kind of night-vision and shooting high-powered rifles. This was inevitable. I sure hope that people realize this and use the proper amount of Respect for the situation and possible circumstances.

I am gonna go ahead say what my gut feeling is, though.
There exists a culture of people who run around with this type of gear (usually bargain basement quality) in a Commando/Rambo manner all dressed in black with knives and guns swinging. They are not hunters, or even concerned with feral hog control. They want to look tough and shoot stuff.....period!
Those type people don’t consider the consequences of their actions. So, they are a danger. I do not think it is a good thing. And, I know from conversations with others, including some of this site, that I am not the only one with that concern.

There is another group or two or five or fifty....still growing...that with these night vision and suppressors are killing game at night whenever and wherever they choose.
Brinkmann spotlights are obsolete. Deer hunting(shooting) is now at another level.
I feel for the person that fired that shot as much as the family of the person who was shot. Lives ruined forever there.
If you lives in the middle of it you too might have a view like mine....Rant over!

amen Danny.