In a tragic incident during a recent hunting trip in Hansen, Idaho, Trevor Henderson seeks answers after his dog Ellie was shot and killed by two fellow hunters who claimed they mistook her for a coyote. Henderson, who was bird hunting with Ellie in the South Hills area, heard multiple gunshots before finding his dog lying in a puddle of blood, resulting in a devastating loss that he describes as more than just a hunting mishap.
Officials from the Idaho Fish and Game confirm that the hunters involved violated ethical hunting practices by failing to properly identify their target before shooting. Henderson, who also owns three other German shorthaired pointers, emphasizes that Ellie’s life should be valued equally to any wildlife. With the county prosecutor now reviewing the case, Henderson hopes for accountability and aims to raise awareness about the safety of hunting dogs in the field.
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