A 12-year old Dixie County boy is dead following an apparent hunting accident yesterday. The Dixie County Sheriff's office says Bryan Austin Osteen was hunting south of Cross City with his grandfather when Osteen's shotgun fired, striking his torso.
WUFT-FM spoke with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Spokeswoman Karen Parker about hunting safety and hunting with children.
http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Parker1FWC.mp3
Parker says there are a few things to never forget when hunting.
http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Parker3FWC.mp3
Parker adds you can never be too prepared before a hunting trip.
http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Parker2FWC.mp3
The hunter's safety course is free for everyone. More information can be found at myFWC.org.