Missing hunter? [Archive]

Gunner

10-02-2012, 10:03 AM

Anyone else see this?There is a hunter missing in the Wilma Lake area east of Lake Country.He went in Saturday alone and didn't come out.His truck was found in a cut block but no sign of him so far.The story is on CHBC news.I hope he's found soon the weather has changed and will be below 0 tonight. Gunner

Caveman

10-02-2012, 10:05 AM

Hopefully he went in prepared for the unexpected!

sarnold

10-02-2012, 10:12 AM

I saw all the cops going up this morning to continue the search

BigfishCanada

10-02-2012, 10:31 AM

Oh man, lets hope hes found healthy

Wackman

10-02-2012, 11:39 AM

Hope he was packing a 3 day survival kit. I think everyone should carry one JIC. With a bit of luck he will stay put and be found soon. Wishing him good luck!

olympia

10-02-2012, 12:29 PM

i hope my wife doesnt read that story, i hope even more that this fellow is found

rocksteady

10-02-2012, 01:20 PM

Hopefully, he whacked a big one and when all the searchers find him, they can help pack it out for him...

Jagermeister

10-02-2012, 04:32 PM

I heard that SARs in the Quesnel area where searching for some ATVers too. Not sure if they were hunting or just riding.

Stone Sheep Steve

10-02-2012, 04:59 PM

I know a 52 yr old hunter from Lake Country. Hoping it's not him.

SSS

Jonas111

10-02-2012, 07:51 PM

Anything new on this. I would hate to think they can't find him.

ncurrie

10-02-2012, 08:39 PM

I passed all the search and rescue this morning, hopefully they find him in excellent health!

Jagermeister

10-02-2012, 10:19 PM

Fisher-Dude?

coach

10-02-2012, 10:41 PM

Fisher-Dude?

Reports say he was 52 - not 72!

REMINGTON JIM

10-02-2012, 10:55 PM

Hopefully he shot a big WALLY and just needs help gettin out ! :-D RJ

The Dude

10-02-2012, 11:13 PM

Can't be FD......hard to get lost when you never leave the road. :D

Drillbit

10-02-2012, 11:25 PM

They found the Quesnel kid. ATV got stuck and he spent the night in the bush.

Allen50

10-03-2012, 12:00 AM

Can't be FD......hard to get lost when you never leave the road. :D

this is not true, i know people who were lost driveing around,, did not know the way out, had to draw them a map, as i was going in, they wanted out had spent the night, not sure where they were,, it happens,, :cry:

Stone Sheep Steve

10-03-2012, 03:40 AM

Fisher-Dude?

He fit the description so I fired him a text yesterday am. Finally heard back from him last evening. Guess what he was doing. Road hunting! LOL! Glad he's okay and let's hope they find the missing hunter.

SSS

BigfishCanada

10-03-2012, 01:57 PM

Last I heard they have SR and dogs around his found vehicle? I hope hes found before sundown.

Onesock

10-03-2012, 02:20 PM

FD is lost at the best of times. LOL

Wackman

10-03-2012, 09:58 PM

Any news on the lost hunter?

dave_fras

10-04-2012, 05:27 AM

im heading out that way this morning.... gonna see if i can help out in any way

Sub zero

10-04-2012, 05:38 AM

I just read the news and says they are scaling back the search.it isn't sounding good my thoughts are with his family.hopefully something happens today.

BigfishCanada

10-04-2012, 05:51 AM

How can three dog units not find him from where the truck was found, man doesn't sound good, lets hope today they resolve this

Jonas111

10-04-2012, 07:11 AM

How can three dog units not find him from where the truck was found, man doesn't sound good, lets hope today they resolve this

I was thinking the same thing. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

.300WSMImpact!

10-04-2012, 08:00 AM

Got this from kelowna Fish and game club,

"Hello my friends,

It is with great sadness that I appeal to you. The "missing hunter" that you may or may not have heard about is our brother-in-law.

Search and Rescue announced today that they will allow civilians to participate in the search and rescue efforts.

We are asking anyone who is able to assist to come out, even for a few hours.

The search is being conducted from the Wilma lake area, it's about a 1/2hr drive from Winfield, a good portion of it is on a logging Rd. (make sure your vehicle is worthy)

The search is very well coordinated and teams are assembled, you will be given specific instructions.

The terrain is rough, and appropriate clothing: foot wear, layered warm clothing, and gloves are essential, no jeans please (as there are wet boggy areas), Wear bright colours or a safety vest if you have one, a walking stick is helpful.

Driving Directions (Wilma Lake) (as best I know them, tomorrow will be my first trip up there)

Heading into Winfield (from Kelowna) turn right onto Beaver lake Rd

Follow Beaver Lake Rd.

You will see a sign that says Beaver Lake Lodge, turn Left at that sign, Dee lake Rd (if you approach the lodge you have missed the turn)

Follow this road, Dee Lake Rd

Around mile marker 27, You will see signs of "Search in Progress" you may also see pink ribbon/markers

"camp" is up the hill,

Searching is conducted from 7am-5:30 pm

you will be required to sign in.

No need to let me know if you can come, just come.

If however you need to reach me:

My cell number is 250-863-2847

our home number is 250-764-1151"

Spy

10-04-2012, 08:43 AM

Hope they find him ! Does not sound good ! Good luck to all those trying to find him !

PointMan

10-04-2012, 07:53 PM

Most recent update, my heart goes out to the family.....

http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-81324-33-.htm#81324

Ruger4

10-04-2012, 07:58 PM

awful news, heart goes out to the family and friends

TIKA 300

10-04-2012, 07:59 PM

Most recent update, my heart goes out to the family.....

http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-81324-33-.htm#81324

That sucks,prayers going out to the family !!!

Wrayzer

10-04-2012, 08:15 PM

Terrible news prayers go out to his family, friends and hunting partners.
Unfortunatly we always have to be reminded the hard way, be careful out there, if your leaving your truck, even for a quick walk, always take a pack with atleast basic survival gear. Tough day for the hunting community.

REMINGTON JIM

10-04-2012, 08:38 PM

Terrible NEWS ! :cry: My Condolences to the family ! RJ

scoutlt1

10-04-2012, 08:57 PM

Damn.....Worst news possible!
Heading out solo for a week, and will raise a glass for this hunter.

Thoughts and condolences to his family.

igojuone

10-04-2012, 09:40 PM

Prayers and condolences to all the family.

hotload

10-04-2012, 11:04 PM

Hunter just found dead as per late news, sincere condolences to all family>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

5 spike

10-05-2012, 05:34 AM

Not the outcome any of us wanted to hear. My condolences to all of the family.

dd3boss

10-05-2012, 05:51 AM

So sorry to hear the news. Condolences go out to all family and friends and fellow hunters.

REMINGTON JIM

10-05-2012, 07:47 AM

Damn.....Worst news possible!
Heading out solo for a week, and will raise a glass for this hunter.

Thoughts and condolences to his family.

YOU be CAREFULL out there alone ! Don't want to be reading about you next on here ! RJ

ncurrie

10-05-2012, 07:49 AM

They found him 200 yards away from his truck, I wonder why the dogs wouldn't have picked up his scent so close. My sincere condolences go out to his family, it's not a easy road ahead of them:(

Philcott

10-05-2012, 07:58 AM

200 yards. That's close.

BlacktailStalker

10-05-2012, 08:11 AM

That's tough. Where's the link?
200 yards... Wow. S&R needs to tighten up the grids. Not a bash in any way but clearly more ground covered is definitely not more ground searched.

fuzzybiscuit

10-05-2012, 08:17 AM

Vancouver Sun

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Missing+hunter+body+found+dense+bush+near+Vernon/7349623/story.html

Wackman

10-05-2012, 08:24 AM

Sorry to hear that. My sencere condolences to the family.

Wackman

10-05-2012, 08:31 AM

I wonder what the problem was that he encountered...

Stone Sheep Steve

10-05-2012, 08:59 AM

I wonder what the problem was that he encountered...

Since he was only 200 yds from his vehicle I'd go out on a limb and "guess" it was a medical condition....but we'll just have to wait and see.

Sad news indeed.

SSS

GoatGuy

10-05-2012, 09:26 AM

said on the radio he may have been injured and immobilized.

Condolences go out to the fam.

I'm sure S&R will start taking flack at some point, but I'm sure they followed their procedures and they are also volunteers. Having a spot tracker in your pack or on your belt can be a life saver.

Weatherby Fan

10-05-2012, 09:30 AM

Tough way to go for sure,at least he was doing something he enjoyed.

My thought's are with the family.
WF

Jagermeister

10-05-2012, 09:32 AM

decker9

10-05-2012, 09:35 AM

Very sad news, my condolences go to his family and friends. The price of a SPOT is so very little, especially after reading about this. Be safe everyone!

ncurrie

10-05-2012, 10:12 AM

What a very sad story, my heart goes to him and his family:(

Brez

10-05-2012, 10:42 AM

Terrible news. Condolences to all the family and friends.
A big wake-up call to all of us who leave family behind to go on our outings - I'm buying a SPOT.

Stone Sheep Steve

10-09-2012, 06:50 PM

On the news tonight they annouced the hunter died from an accidental discharge from his own rifle.

Be safe everyone. Be safe.

SSS

dakoda62

10-09-2012, 07:10 PM

Sympathy to the family. I will not point fingers at SAR, I was a team leader for close to 8 years on southern Van Isle. I cant comment on these circumstances, but it can be extremely difficult to locate someone that is completely immobilised or in this case deceased. Do the math, in this case 600 yards, draw a circle from last known position, that is an incredible amount of territory to search depending on terrain and ground cover. The search manager relies an awful lot on "gut feelings". I was involved in 2 searches that i recall, both were deceased and were not found for several days. all were close to there vehicles. Again my sympathy to the family.

hotstuff

10-09-2012, 09:37 PM

Carrying hot can get you shot.

Sad ending.

Philcott

10-10-2012, 08:02 AM

Sad, sad, sad day for the family.

rcar

10-12-2012, 08:46 AM

Couldn't find another post on this so I thought I would pass it along...

Very sad story about a 52 year old BC man who was on a solo hunt and went missing 6 days ago. He was found after 5 days of searching not far from his truck with what appears to be a self inflicted gunshot wound. The report states it appears he was bushwacking with one in the chamber when his rifle discharged.

This topic has been discussed on this forum often but it never hurts to bring it up again.

Walking with one in the chamber is very dangerous, safety on or not. Solo or not.

My heart goes out to Mr. De Montezuma's family.

A sad day for all hunters.

MB_Boy

10-12-2012, 08:54 AM

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?87053-Missing-hunter&highlight=missing

Interesting as to his cause of death, I hadn't heard that part. It certainly is a terrible way to remind us of "what can wrong".

Sofa King

10-12-2012, 11:22 AM

as sad as this is, it doesn't change the fact that it was due to carelessness.
this stuff happens every year it seems.
similar to that guy falling out of his boat and drowning at leighton.
these are accidents that should never have happened.
they were 100% preventable.

elcazador

10-12-2012, 11:34 AM

my condolences goes to the family and friends, that is my worst nightmare, i'm an archery hunter and solo is the only way....but reading this scares me....

Rubberfist

10-12-2012, 12:14 PM

Sympathy and prayers to his friends and family.

les

10-12-2012, 02:30 PM

Hunter that went missing Sept.29, unfortunately was found deceased of gunshot. Reported on Global News Oct. 5. RIP.

Spy

10-12-2012, 02:38 PM

Hunter that went missing Sept.29, unfortunately was found deceased of gunshot. Reported on Global News Oct. 5. RIP.
Heard that he shot himself in the abdomen ! Very sad be carefull out there !

ncurrie

10-14-2012, 09:55 PM

You are one callous person, you were not there at the time of any of these accidents, you don't know what was happening to either of these to people that had these accidents. Before you run off and says these accidents are due to carelessness please get the all the facts and think of the families that are on this site that might be reading your carelessness!

this post is directed to duallie.

.330 Dakota

10-14-2012, 10:47 PM