New Jersey – -(AmmoLand.com)- In the wake of a recent murder of a bow hunter in Camden County, New Jersey, the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs is urging all hunters and sportsmen to be extra vigilant and aware when engaging in outdoor activities.
54-year old hunter Joseph Bottino was found stabbed and beaten to death outside a Boy Scout reservation in Pine Hill. The murder is unsolved and being investigated by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Read more about the incident by clicking here.
“Anyone with information on the homicide can call the Camden County prosecutor’s office Detective Jeremy Jankowski at (856) 397-3485 or Pine Hill Police Sgt. John Field at (856) 783-1589. Tips can also be emailed to [email protected].”
Hunters are cautioned to be aware of their surroundings, to consider hunting with others, to make family and friends aware of their plans, and to be extra alert about your personal safety.
About Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs: The Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs, Inc. is the official NRA State Association in New Jersey. Our mission is to implement all of the programs and activities at the state level that the NRA does at the national level. This mission includes the following: To support and defend the constitutional rights of the people to keep and bear arms.
To take immediate action against any legislation at the local, state, and federal level that would infringe upon these rights. Visit: www.anjrpc.org
the peta people are a real danger and have been known to shoot at hunters in orange so guess it is next stage where we need to watch out for them and field dress when needed
As a Nam vet and retired police officer, I am and have always had a good case of “ situational awareness “. However, I’ve observed, , that that most people don’t, especially women, who are the most vulnerable to the predators.
Maybe Blaze Orange isn’t such a good idea after all. Time for it to go away and be replaced with better mentoring of new hunters.
That’s why I carry a pistol with me while bow hunting on public land.
but make sure your wearing orange so they can find you
A better statement would be, “Everyone should be vigilant at all times.” A few days ago in the evening I had gotten my hair cut at my barber’s shop. My car was about 70ft away from the front of the shop which is located near one end of a strip mall. It was drizzling light rain and just above freezing. As I was walking out I noticed a late twenties early thirties white male walking from my left and our paths were going to cross at some point. Something about him didn’t set well with me so I slowed my… Read more »