“Travis Lau, a spokesperson for the Game Commission, said the hunters Heller encountered were in an area “open to public hunting and were in full compliance with Pa game law.” When asked how this could be prevented, Lau had recommendations for both hunters and dog owners. Dogs and their owners should wear fluorescent orange in areas where hunters are present, Lau said.

Hunters need to be able to positively identify their target before shooting, he added.”

It appears that the hunter in this case didn’t positively identify their target before shooting….