2 dogs shot by deer hunter, one dies
Owego, NY (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2005
County: Tioga

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Gary Browne

A Binghamton-area deer hunter, 34 year old Gary Browne of Owego, was arrested for shooting two dogs, killing one of them. A 4 month old lab was fatally shot, and an adult rottweiler is now recovering from being shot.

Authorities say Browne was sitting in a tree stand when he shot the dogs. He was arrested last night, shortly after the incident. He has been charged with animal cruelty.

A Tioga County Sheriff's Department official said dog shootings seem to happen every year during deer hunting season. The official said when some hunters go into the woods, they -- in his words -- "don't think too well."

He said many times, no arrests are made when a dog has been shot because the person responsible can't be found.

References

• WCAX News - December 1, 2005

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