WV - Hunting accidents on the rise

July 30, 2008

DNR says legislation could reduce hunting accidents West Virginia saw an increase in hunting accidents last year, but officials say new legislation can help reverse that.

By The Associated Press

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia saw an increase in hunting accidents last year, but officials say new legislation can help reverse that.

The Division of Natural Resources counted 31 incidents in 2007 that resulted in property damage, physical injury or death. Eight proved fatal.

The agency recorded 25 incidents in 2006. Last year's accidents included nine involving tree stands, and seven in which a hunter was mistaken for game. Five involved self-inflicted wounds, while four hunters suffered heart attacks.

DNR officials presented the figures today to legislators, who passed a measure earlier this year that allows county school systems to offer formal hunting and gun safety classes.

Lawmakers say the classes should bolster existing hunter education efforts.

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