" this is outragous, deer have souls just like humans and these men sould be prosecuted for murder. Let all deer live free, i thought this was a free country but i guess not. "

" I hope people don't get the wrong idea about hunters from the actions of these idiots...these are poachers, not hunters, and need to be found and prosecuted. "

" I ride my bike through that park all the time it is not a safe place to be hunting. That is why its illegal. It makes me so so so angry that somone would do this. Not only does it endanger people but they killed the deer just for the pleasure of killing it then they sped away. It makes me sick. I would like to say somthing to those who shot the deer from they're car but I'm afraid I can't post that kind of language in this forum. For shame, you should have your hunting and driving licence revoked. "

" I hope they catch those sorry excuses for men. As a fellow hunter, that sickens me they would do something like this. It's all about "Karma" baby... Sounds like you will taste yours. "

" I don't really see how one can make the distinction between these "poachers" and "hunters." Either way, the act is the same. Either way, they shoot the animal. Either way, it dies...I guess it dies if one has a large-enough scope to make up for one's lack of skill. The only difference as that these guys shot the animal solely for self-gratification, and left it to die. True hunters shoot the animal for self-gratification, and in some cases, eat it. "

" Brilliant! Trigger happy rednecks with high powered rifles firing at innocent animals from a vehicle in a public park. Absolute genius! I always look forward to seeing the deer on bike rides through Wilderness Park, maybe i need a bullet proof cycling vest. I hope these punks are apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. "

" "free" to run out in front of cars? something needs to be done to control them. and maybe they could take another look at the extra curriculars going on in the park "

" I don't think what was done is right, but I think you're going a little overboard. Would you say that if someone kills a fly they should be charged with murder??? Or do flies not have souls? Just curious... "

" good for them. There are too many deer around. Chances are , if that deer had not been shot, it would have ran out in front of a vehicle later on, and then there is always a chance for a human death when that happens.... so thanks guys! "

" Hey deer deserve respect, I bet you would be singing a different tune when a deer runs out in front of you and destroys your $30,000 hybrid vehicle. I support law abiding hunters though I do not hunt myself. These poachers should be found and prosecuted. "

" Yes, you're correct...deer have souls. But so do cattle, pigs, fish, and all animals. This land has been hunted since the beginning of time and should continue to be hunted. There are people who respect the laws and hunt and there are those, like in the article, that don't. The deer need to be hunted and I hope they are used for the meat, as all of mine have been. Unfortunately, it is people like these two that give other hunters a bad name. We're not all like that, most of us respect the land and the law. "

" We live in Hicksville don't we? "

" deer deserve respect. I hope you are joking. This is a crime..and whoever did this should be punished. Period. "

" It is hunting season, guys. "

" This is outrageous. I am a deer hunter and nothing makes me madder than to have road hunters as well as those who shoot to wound and watch the deer suffer. I hope all those who read this article don't think that all deer hunters are that way. My family and I show the utmost respect to the gun we carry, the land we are able to hunt on and the over population of deer. "

" They are also idiots, shooting a high powered rifle in a populated area. I don't think all the bikers are exactly weating orange in fear of being shot by idiot hunters who take too long of shots and mistake a person for game. Now they have to worry about stray shots when they are riding bikes. Heh....just think about the pervs...what are they going to so now...they can't get undressed or they may get shot by a poacher who mistakes them for who know what. "

" I love it how hunters call people like this “poachers” to somehow distance themselves from these type of people. Sorry. Doesn’t cut it with me. They are hunters whether you like it or not. This is exactly why I don’t respect anyone who takes up this so called “sport”. Please don’t say these are isolated incidents. When I am around people who hunt and listen to their stories, more often than not they include a story like this. "

" This is horrible. How inhumane can people be? Then the poor thing is trying to crawl away?? Oh my gosh. This story just makes me sick. "

" They are poachers not hunters. Hunters abide by the law and take the game they pursue legally. If it wasn't for hunters the deer herd as well as other herds would get so big that it would be a wide spread of disease. Then all you animal lovers would really see what suffering is. We don't like it when we make a bad shot on a deer and see it suffer. When we get to the animal we put it down fast to prevent anymore suffering from the animal. This incident though is totally different they shot the deer and left it for waste. I hope they are caught and prosecuted. "

" To Ban Guns: I don't know what circles you are running in but as a lifelong hunter I know NO ONE who has committed an illegal and dangerous activity. I believe even the anti's are entitled to their opinion, but I hunt within the law the way my people have for many generations and value living close to my food source. "

" if the knucklehead was drunk, the bullet could have glanced off anything and struck someone in the park. "

" Ignorance by grouping a whole community of hunters by two idiots that should probably not be allowed to carry a gun in the first place with all hunters is no way to look at things. Like posted above, deer do have souls and do deserve the utmost respect. What many people don’t realize is that before HUNTERS started conservation programs and managing the deer herds in Nebraska there were no deer in Nebraska. So without hunters you would have never been able to see the deer, turkeys, pheasants and numerous other species that are now seen here and many people enjoy and some choose to take every year. I know that there are many stories of very unethical people that do things that make the true hunters that wait for ethical shots and scout year round sick. I have called in many poachers and unethical people’s behavior over the years I have hunted out of pure respect for the animals that I take. What the general public does not recognize is that 90% of hunters favorite hunts do NOT include taking an animal. It is the purity of being in nature and the getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Yes hunting is called a sport, but if you were to talk to any true gun or bow hunter, or even tag along through out the year to see all the work and management that goes into setting up stands and scouting an area so you can take the ethical shots you would soon understand the respect and dedication that these people have for not only the animals they take but the land and other animals that inhabit it. I know opinions are impossible to change, but trust me, I would not want these two anywhere near the woods I hunt in every fall. And to leave an animal, let alone a wounded animal should in fact come with a very steep price. "

" Don't you PETA crapsters have something better with your time... Say, inflate mortality rates at testing centers. To Ban Guns... To equate a poacher to a hunter is to equate a murderer/rapist/molestor to a law obiding citizen. Your prejudice is closing your eyes to the truth. Just who do you associate with anyway, that all of thier hunting stories end with a hunting trip in Wilderness Park... Well I can think of one "demographic" that would end up "hunting" at Wilderness Park... "

" Maybe the "hunters" were shooting at some "pervs" and accidentally shot the deer. Is there a season on pervs? "

" I think I heard that classic redneck chase music in the background as they drove away. No seriously though, what a bunch of idiots "

" sounds just like the rednecks in Easy Rider. How little things have changed... "

" Hey "they did a good service" Your right I think that pigeons are a nusiance too. What if I went to public park with my gun and started to shoot at them whats the harm right? Oh wait, kids play in parks! You would not be singing they're praises if they had shot an innocent person who was hiking or biking. "

" Ban Guns doesn't respect hunters. May everyone should be made aware that humans are and always have been hunters and gatherers. Like it or not it is in every human beings genetics to hunt. Those who disrespect the laws are poachers. Just like those who hate a specific group based on the actions of a few are racist or prejudice or hipocrites. Stereotyping is wrong. Ban Guns doesn't understand hunters because he/she refuses to communicate with them. He/She likely doesn't understand different reaces and religions either because he/she is unwilling to accept people with different views than his own. Don't try to tell me that racism and predijuce are different than hating hunters just because some moron can't control himself. I'm not black, brown,gay or a vegetarian, but I don't hate or disrepect people who are. (not a deer hunter either) Try and keep an open mind Ban Guns, but I bet you think that you already have one. "

" Now I remember why I moved away from Lincoln. I don't care if you are against hunting...don't hunt then. But in return respect my right to do so. My old home town in turning into the California of the midwest. Sad. "

" First of all...If we are going to ban guns, we are not going to do it because sorry saps feel bad for killing animals God put on this earth for us to eat. We are going to ban guns because they kill PEOPLE not ANIMALS. Secondly, someone who shoots a deer in violation of the law is a POACHER. Look it up..they are called poachers...say it with me...poacher. I don't respect people like you who are not fair and quick to judge because you don't know how to handle your feelings so you put blame on everybody and not on the real problem....poachers. "

" It is a shame what those individuals did. But I hope all the anti-hunter folks commenting here think twice about eating their turkey dinner this week. Ever see the kind of life "Domesticated" turkeys live. It's a shame what happens to them but I'm sure everyone will go for seconds this week. "

" We'll that deer had it comin, it looked at me funny. i thawt this was a Republican state an shooting deer is what a man of courage does from his pickum truck. "

" To Ban Guns, These idiots are poachers not hunters. Hunters obey the law and hunt appropriately. These morons shot a deer out of a vehicle (illegal) in a public area that hunting is not allowed (illegal). Also you talk about most hunters that you have heard tell of stories similar to this. Well I do hunt and rarely hear of stories such as this. I am quite sure that I know and talk with more people that hunt than you even know. One person doesn't mean most. "

" Outragous, I hope those witnesses weren't trying to harass the hunters, because that's a violation. From what I understand the hunters can do anything they want as long as it is 200 yards from any residence. Just ask the duck "hunters" 200 1/2 yards from my house every morning shooting before daybreak. If I try to chase the ducks away or harass the "hunters" I'm violating the law. "

" I ride my bike in that park too. Just because it looks like a forest, doesn't mean there aren't people in there. To shoot a deer just for the thrill is disgusting. If you're going to shoot it, eat it. "

" I just happened to be riding out in wilderness at that time. This is really sad and I am glad nobody besides the deer was injured. "

" I will preface this by saying that I am a hunter. I don't think of it as a sport. When I hunt I eat anything I harvest or I donate it to places that process it for soup kitchens and food banks. Shooting any weapon from a road is illegal hunting or not. wilderness park is off limit to hunters, if you "hunt" there it is against the law. Someone could have easily gotten hurt by those mens actions. I think they should go to jail for them. Someone shooting a shot gun(thats what you use to hunt ducks) 200 yards away from a house isnt going to damage a house shotguns wont go that far. If you don't want somebody hunting in the wood s because it may be 1/2 amile from your house move to the city. "

" Nice to know that I can feel safe when riding my bike through the park. I hope these idiots get what's coming to them. "

" It's pretty funny how people can put hunters and poachers in the same category. Hunters eat what they kill. They don't just kill things to kill them. They put food on the table. Poachers kill stuff just to kill it; just to say they shot something. There is a huge difference between hunters and poachers. And the redneck comment; yet another statement from a "city-slicker" with no understanding of hunting. To those who believe in banning guns and the PETA nerds; get a life...and a hobby!! Hunting has always been a way of life and that will never change! "

" The perps need to have their firearms taken away and not be allowed to hunt or fish in Nebraska ever again. "

" Seems like the first poster was just trying to get a rise out of you all and I doubt they are serious about the murder charges. This story really makes me sick though. Yes, it is necessary to hunt to keep deer populations in check. It is a necessary evil in my opinion, because yes I am an animal lover. And to whoever mentioned it, no I will not be having any turkey on Thursday either. Many hunters are respectable people but I still don't know how anyone can shoot animals. Just don't understand how anyone can take a life like that. But that's just me. I sincerely hope these two punks are caught and severely punished. And if not I hope they get what's coming to them. "

" I ride my bike on the North Jamaican trail that runs along Wilderness park quite often. Just last Friday, I was riding south past Wilderness park where the path turns into the Homestead trail well past Saltillo road. About 3 or 400 yards north of Stagecoach road, I saw 3 shell casings from a high power rifle in the middle of the trail. As I rode up about 100 more yards there was a large puddle of dry blood right in the middle of the trail. This particular part of the trail is elevated and I looked on both sides to see if there were any dead animals in the partialy wooded fields below. Luckily no, but I did notice two deer stands. One back where the shells were and one where the blood was, both parallel with the bike path. Both were about level with the trail in height but they were no more than 50 FEET off the trail. Seems EXTREMELY close to a public bike trail for hunters to be hunting deer out of these stands when bikers and people walking or jogging could be so close. Definetly made me nervous the rest of my ride. I am not a hunter because I enjoy seeing wildlife in what little habitat they have left. More roads, larger cities, more houses being built make their natural habitat smaller and smaller thus the need to 'control' their population. While I am not against hunting, and MOST of the comments left seem to be by responsible hunters, I am sickened by these illeagal poachers who kill for kicks. "

" "Ever see the kind of life "Domesticated" turkeys live. It's a shame what happens to them but I'm sure everyone will go for seconds this week." Many of us are vegans and vegetarians. But others of us who wish to reduce unnecessary cruelty and sport-killing do eat meat. As a hunter who claims to respect animals so much, you probably purchase your free-range poultry and meats through the Nebraska Food Coop like us "hippie folk" do. That is, unless you are the type of lazy hunter that shows concern with antler size of your "next" meal that will sit in the deep freeze until next year. I don't know about you, but I could care less how big the horns were on that last (grass-fed) steak I ate. If you are going to hunt, please don't indoctrinate your kids that an animal is a trophy like my parents tried to do. "

" Well, look at it one way, 1 less deer that's going to run infront of some innocent driver on the road and total out the car they are driving. "

" I'm sorry, but deer, (or any other animals) do NOT have souls. They have beating hearts, but not souls. God did not create the animals equal to humans! Animals in he wilderness feed on one another, and humans feed on animals! All part of God's perfect plan! No one has any business shooting in a public park. Hunting is a sport enjoyed by many, and there are public hunting grounds for that purpose. "

" I ride my bike through Wilderness Park all the time and I continually have to dart out of the way of deer. This past fall, I had a head-on collision with a 30-point buck. I'm glad this one is gone...there will be six more to fill its spot. All public parks should be open to hunting. "

" Gawd! The liberals just couldn't wait to comment on this. By the way, Hitler banned all guns, gee, look how that turned out! "

" I would guess that these guys were coming back to get the deer later. Leave them alone, they aren't hurting anyone. I don't believe deer have souls, only people do. Better than taking aim at a human thinking he was a coyote and pulling the trigger. I don't understand why everyone is so worried about this deer suffering, you hit them with cars all the time and they suffer then. Do you think they will remember the pain after they die? "

" This just sickens me. I mean I have heard and actually seen people shoot animals from the road in the country that is one thing but to shoot them in a park which is assumingly in City limits where there coudl be innocent people within range. I want to apoligize for those people who give us TRUE hutners a very bad image. "

" If it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, acts like a duck, then it…….well if there is hunter around it is probably dead. These guys had the orange vests on. My guess is they even have hunting licenses. There guns make big bangs. So if it looks like a hunter, acts like a hunter, and sounds like a hunter….then they are probably hunters. How many of you sportsman have ever taken one bird too many. Shot a deer and then when you get up to it you decide you can get a bigger one so you leave it. Shot a coyote because they are “pests”…or any other animal for that matter that you don’t intend to eat since that is what hunters claim they hunt for. Set out a trap and caught an animal with no fur value whatsoever. Thrown an injured smaller fish back after you catch a bigger one after you already had your limit. Honest now…can you raise your hand to any of these? "

" While I do agree that it is dangerous to fire a weapon in the confines of this lovely town, I must say that a skilled marksman could have pulled this off with little danger to the civilian of Lincoln. With today's high powered rifles, magnificent scopes, and even laser sights, a good shooter would have put the deer down with no problem whatsoever. I would suggest getting out of the vehicle for a clear shot next time and at least make sure to finish off the animal if you don't get the kill with the first shot. At least the hunters were wearing orange, so it does show that these guys were following the rules of safe deer hunting, poor judgement in shooting from within a vehicle though. "

" For the people saying "good for them, there are too many deer," No. NOT good for them. They were shooting at the deer from a vehicle at a PARK. You know, where PEOPLE can also be found. Hunting season or not, it's dangerous! And stupid. I'm not a hunter, but I do understand the need for it and have no problems with it as long as you use what you kill. Doesn't sound like these idiots had any intention of using what they killed, either. Just out shooting at stuff, putting people and animals alike in danger. "

" I stable my horse near there. I wasn't there at the time, but I heard that it really spooked and upset the horses! What's next? Are these idiots going to shoot at the horses! Kids playing in the park? A biker? This area is where families with children live...people go there to enjoy nature! Not only do we now have to deal with "strange" men in the park, now we have to watch out for "men" with guns! My God, what is this world coming to??? "

" I'm pretty sure that first poster was being sarcastic. "

" First these guys are morons- no respect for how much damage they can do with the rifle....if they get caught they will lose thier guns and license. I believe in NE they can also take the vehicle too. To the ignorant citizens that truely believe poaching and hunting are similar, you are way off base. That is the same as saying cops and criminals are the same because the carry guns. The lack of education in population control, espcially in deer, is evident in some of the above comments. I am a hunter, I believe that if you hunt it, then you take it for the food. Oh, dont lable animals as 'innocent'.....is there such a thing as a 'guilty' animal? You run across a bear with cub, she wont be so innocent! Get real. "

" First of all, this was a horrible act. These people are in the minority as far as hunters go. It is outragious to group all hunters in with these people. There are bad people everywhere, just read this online paper, politicians, teachers, CEOs, an even hunters. Hunting has been done forever and people will still be hunting, legally or not, until the end of time. This is horrible to most of us that hunt legally whether some of you "approve" of it or not. The fact is, there are more deer killed on the roads than by hunters every year, and it seems to be climbing. I am sure you are tired of hearing this from hunters, but think about it, there is an overpopulation of deer, and hunting controls the population from disease and the suffering that follows it. Without the Game and Parks collecting fees from hunting permits, you probably wouldn't have places to ride your bike or enjoy a day at the area lakes. Not saying you owe us anything, just to let you know that there are legitimate hunters out there that do the right thing and appreciate the outdoors. The deer have been pressured into smaller and smaller areas now, thanks to all of the empty houses going up surrounding our cities. This will make even more deer kill on the roads, I am sure it is more humane to be shot than dragged 150 feet down the road by a semi, or even worse a totalled car. The main thing is, these people did a horrible thing, hopefully the witness got a plate or distinguishing features of the redneck truck. These people need to be prosecuted to the fullest. This was not hunting at all!!! "

" Poachers are an embarrassment to Nebraska. The only thing that would make it worse is if it was our football head coach doing the poaching... "

" Two facts, as I see them - Poachers are despicable. There are too many deer. I'm just glad there was no one in the park at the time running around looking like a coyote, though. "

" This is about shooting in a park. Kids, people walking their dogs, cyclists, etc. Hunting (legal or not, doesn't matter) does not mix with a community park. There are plenty of community hunting areas within miles of Lincoln. Hunters, please go there. "

" The point is that there are families and numerous others who utilize Wilderness Park and this could have taken a bad turn if the men missed their target. This isn't about anything but safety. Widerness Park is not open to hunting for a reason. Whether you agree with hunting or not, it was extremely dangerous. Not everything has to be a debate on here. I think we can all agree safety for our residents is what counts. "

" I guess they didn't read the story about the felon out on his porch shooting at "coyotes" this week. If they did, they probably didn't think shooting things when they weren't supposed to would apply to them. People do not learn from the mistakes of others and only rarely learn from their own. Morons. I'm guessing they emptied their ashtray and beer bottles in the parking lot before departing. "

" them, arrest them, fine them , and forget it. There are morons among us everyday. Most just have a car for a lethal weapon and a valid drivers license. What should we do ban guns and take away all drivers licenses? Obviously these two fellows can't think clearly and endangered anyone with in the range of the fired shot, kind of like talking on a cell phone while driving. There is no solution. I could care less if they shoot off the road, out of window, or out of an airplane as long as they identify their target and are absolutely certain no person could be injured. They failed the last test by shooting in a restricted Park area. Seriously, seriously, stupid. "

" I could care less about these people shooting the dear. I do NOT like the fact it was so close to town. The internet/news is telling of stories of people getting accidently shot, you sure don't need to add to the chances. Stay away from in town people. "

" I'm a hunter & I hope these guys trade their orange vests for stripped uniforms. Guys like these give the 99.99% that are law abiding hunters a bad name. Not appreciated ! "

" I grew up hunting and respecting the outdoors with my dad, grandfather and family. Don't group all of us with these goofs. It is a great sport that keeps wildlife populations at safe levels and brings families together. "

" Hunters and poachers put in the same category for the same reason that drinkers and alcoholics are put in the same category. Irresponsibility by just a few ruins it for the rest of the perfectly responsible crowd. Same goes for bikers, dog owners, Husker fans, cell phone owners, etc. Don't judge the rest of us by the deplorable behaviour of these poor excuses for hunters. "

" There are two situations here, first firing a gun from a vehicle is breaking the law, second is wilderness park in the city limits? If so you have a law of no firearms discharged in city limits so two laws have been broken and the idiots should be found and charged. "