IN - man shot by 11-year-old hunter

Conservation officers investigate man shot in hunting accident

Updated: April 20, 2008 09:07 PM

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) - A North Vernon man is recovering after a hunter shot him with a 20 gauge shotgun. It happened near Scipio in Jennings County.

Conservation Officers say an 11-year-old turkey hunter shot 28-year old Dustin Burkman early Sunday morning.

They say the boy fired a shot from his gun and five pellets hit Burkman's head and chest.

He went to the hospital where he was treated and released.

Authorities say you should avoid wearing bright red and blue in hunting areas because a turkey's head will often turn those colors. 

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