Outdoors writer may face charges

[HanSenSE]

Story of hunting trip does not jibe with police report:

http://tinyurl.com/powelma

 

[HejiraHenry]

Here's the AP version of his original story.

http://www.newsdaily.com/article/07c135dffb9e2cf0a40f6bf12a48a813/nv-scribe-learned-lessons-but-got-deer-on-1st-hunt

Wonder what tipped off that he'd shot the deer from his truck?

 

[Flip Wilson]

I hope he's better at hunting than he is at writing.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

 

[User 1019]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

Well done.

 

[NancyLou]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

Well done.

I concur.

 

[NancyLou]

And Gannett's looking to fill the slot.

Career Opportunities: Reporter--Outdoors (24168)
Requisition Number 24168 - Posted 12/06/2013 - Community Publishing - News/Information Center - Full-Time - News/Information Center - NV - Reno - Reno Gazette-Journal - Reno, NV

The ideal candidate for this position is part Bear Grylls, part Warren Miller and all journalist.
The Reno Gazette-Journal is seeking an Outdoors Reporter that will not only be well-versed in outdoors reporting and have a familiarity with Northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada - or at least a strong thirst for learning about our area - but also will be hands-on with skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits.
This seasoned reporter will also have the writing chops to bring those activities to life.
The beat can be participatory but should also cover current outdoors trends and issues impacting our region (working closely with our environment reporter when the opportunity presents).
Our audience is passionate about the Sierra Nevada and all they have to offer. This reporter will share that passion, building a community of dedicated followers in print, online and via social, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
You will share your backcountry adventures on self-produced videos. You’ll also be versatile enough to write news stories for 1A.

Other requirements:

• A solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
• A degree in journalism or a related field
• A minimum of three years experience with a proven ability in outdoors reporting and writing
• Experience in building, maintaining and engaging an active audience for outdoors content
• The ability to work independently under deadline and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Demonstrated reporting, writing and organizational skills
• Familiarity with the Apple iOS and iMovie as well as non-linear video editing skills
• A deep understanding of working across multiple platforms – print, mobile, Web
• Have a finger on the pulse of the outdoors industry, including ski resorts, wildlife groups, trends and new gear
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends and travel to relevant activities

They left off - Won't shoot deer from their car window.

I'm still shaking my head at this one. Stuff like this is hard to come back from.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

It was a Gannett paper? That explains it. The writer forgot to mainstream his deer shooting.

 

[Turtle Wexler]

That's one hell of a job description. They're probably offering $30K.

 

[NancyLou]

It was a Gannett paper? That explains it. The writer forgot to mainstream his deer shooting.

I can't quit laughing at this one. Well done.

 

[Flip Wilson]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

If I was the deer getting shot, nope, couldn't care less about pronouns. I'm not the deer, however. This is a journalism board, and I was commenting on the quality of the journalism.

 

[Ace]

So the Reno paper had a full-time outdoors writer?

And it's former outdoors writer had never hunted before?

Geez.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

If I was the deer getting shot, nope, couldn't care less about pronouns. I'm not the deer, however. This is a journalism board, and I was commenting on the quality of the journalism.

It was a takeoff from a scene in "My Cousin Vinny".

 

[hondo]

The guy was an outdoors writer and it was his first time hunting?

 

[Mark2010]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

Never mind pretending your a deer. In some places, that happens to human beings, too.

 

[Flip Wilson]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

If I was the deer getting shot, nope, couldn't care less about pronouns. I'm not the deer, however. This is a journalism board, and I was commenting on the quality of the journalism.

It was a takeoff from a scene in "My Cousin Vinny".

Well, I can appreciate a "My Cousin Vinny" reference, I just didn't remember that scene. And Marisa Tomei? Yum.

 

[MCbamr]

Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along, you get thirsty, you spot a little brook, you put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water... BAM! A ****in bullet rips off part of your head! Your brains are laying on the ground in little bloody pieces! Now I ask ya. Would you give a **** what kind of pronouns the son of a ***** who shot you was using?

Oh, and you blend?

 

[Football_Bat]

Good thing this wasn't in Wisconsin. A different animal crime would've been in play.

(And the second My Cousin Vinny reference of the day on this board. Nice.)

 

[SixToe]

Hiring someone for this position who never has hunted means the management is pretty ****ing stupid.

"Mainstreaming" ... excellent. Very nicely done.

 

[lesboulez]

Hiring someone for this position who never has hunted means the management is pretty ****ing stupid.

"Mainstreaming" ... excellent. Very nicely done.

plenty of football writers who've never played football...