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‘That scares me a bit’: Bow hunter shot in chest by target shooter just days into hunting season
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bobby Cushing, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A hunter's safety is a concern after being struck by a stray bullet. This incident occurred during a time when hunters are active.
From Lansing, Mich.: A hunter's safety is a concern after being struck by a stray bullet. This incident occurred during a time when hunters are active. The hunter was inside a concealed structure when hit. An area hospital treated the injured hunter.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. A hunting expert finds the situation troubling, citing the risks of hidden hunting structures. The expert notes that without visible markers, hunters in these structures may be unaware of their surroundings to others.
The source provides more information about the incident and the concerns it raises for hunters.
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Category: News ·
Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? From Lansing, Mich.: A hunter's safety is a concern after being struck by a stray bullet. This incident occurred during a time when hunters are active. The hunter was inside a concealed structure…
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