The shooting victim was taken to University of Vermont Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
At the time of the incident, the warden service said none of the parties were wearing blaze orange, which is highly encouraged but not required for hunters to wear. “These incidents are highly preventable and highlight the importance of positively identifying your target while hunting,” Game Warden Detective Sgt. Robert Currier said in a statement. “The Vermont Warden Service encourages hunters and the general public to wear blaze orange while in the field during Vermont’s hunting seasons.”
The names of the shooter and the victim were not released by the warden service. They said additional details on the investigation are expected to be released in the coming days.
An Orange hat or vest would have been helpful