Dolores County Colorado Hunting Accident

[Colorado Cowboy]

I believe that he was arrested and then bailed out.

That's what I saw in a press release.

 

[kidoggy]

If I remember my government classes from school, the basis for our justice system is everyone is innocent until proven guilty. The person charged is entitled to bail (in the Judge's opinion) and their day in court.

The problem is that we don't know the details of what happened and the circumstances. The only thing we do know is what the Dolores County Sheriff has said in his press releases. We probably won't know the details until trial and if he pleads guilty, we might not know much more. Lots of misinformation on social media. It was a horrible thing and if person charged in the killing is found guilty (or pleads guilty), they deserve punishment.

this is true of our justice system. and it is as it should be .
but let's face the truth . when it comes to the court of public opinion, "innocent till proven guilty" has NEVER been a mantra that humans have embraced. the go to move of most is to assume the worst of others while ignoring the worst in themselves. that is the very reason we need a justice system and a government for that matter . imperfect though both may be.

 

[buckbull]

The muzzleloader hunter was found guilty. Sentencing to follow in a month or two.

Jury finds Ronald J. Morosko guilty in fatal hunting incident

A Cortez jury found muzzleloader hunter Ronald J. Morosko guilty Wednesday on charges of criminal negligent homicide and hunting in a careless manner in the death of bowhunter Gregory Gabrisch. The ju...

www.durangoherald.com

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

The trial was held in Cortez, about 5 miles from me. One of my buddies was on the jury.

 

[buckbull]

The trial was held in Cortez, about 5 miles from me. One of my buddies was on the jury.

Wow. Is he able to discuss the trial now?

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Wow. Is he able to discuss the trial now?

I talked to him on the phone and he said he would tell me more when I see him Saturday at Bulls Eye Pistol League practice.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

The hunter who was convicted of criminally negligent homicide was sentenced last Friday here in Cortez to 90 days in jail, 12 months' state-supervised probation, $500 fine and 100 hours of community service. As a convicted felon he cannot own a firearm. The Judge also will recommend to CP&W that his hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado and all compact states be suspended for life.

My own opinion is he got off pretty light. I think more jail time and a larger fine are in order.

 

[Alabama]

The hunter who was convicted of criminally negligent homicide was sentenced last Friday here in Cortez to 90 days in jail, 12 months' state-supervised probation, $500 fine and 100 hours of community service. As a convicted felon he cannot own a firearm. The Judge also will recommend to CP&W that his hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado and all compact states be suspended for life.

My own opinion is he got off pretty light. I think more jail time and a larger fine are in order.

I agree with you CC, he got off very light. 90 days and $500 fine for killing someone? That is crazy.

 

[JimP]

What it comes down to is a very stupid neglectful accident. I am surprised that CP&W didn't address the problem of both seasons, archery and muzzle loader running at the same time without requiring archery hunters to at the very least have to wear some orange camouflage during those 9 days.

 

[Hilltop]

I agree it seems light a fairly light punishment but, if he is a decent human being, the regret of the incident haunting him forever is far worse than anything else they could have given him. I can't imagine what it would be like. I feel bad for all involved and pray everyone can move on.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

What it comes down to is a very stupid neglectful accident. I am surprised that CP&W didn't address the problem of both seasons, archery and muzzle loader running at the same time without requiring archery hunters to at the very least have to wear some orange camouflage during those 9 days.

The Judge recommended that CP&W make some changes in the way the seasons are now structured. I am quoting the newspaper: "In January 2022, CPW staff made a policy recommendation to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission that would have required archery hunters to wear fluorescent orange or pink during the overlapping muzzleloader season in September. The fatal shooting....created a push for the new rule adjustment. But the policy recommendation was rejected by the commission, which sited strong opposition in the bowhunting community."

I'm with you, something has to be done. My opinion is that muzzleloaders be giveb their own season, either during (No archery allowed) or at the end of the archery season.

 

[disabled combat vet]

Well Polis appointed a new CPW Director so maybe he will make some changes lol

 

[mallardsx2]

How about we just do away with the muzzleloader season all together?

Problem solved.

 

[RICMIC]

As long as we are getting one group upset (MZ hunters), why not tic off a different group ( archery hunters). Whatever is done, even nothing, the man was guilty of a careless act, one that was preventable by following the basic rule of always being sure of your target.