Cheney has taken full responsibility.

As for the license, he had that. The White House inquired about what was needed and purchased them. What was missed, was the tag (they WH said they weren't told that a tag was needed), which has only been required since last fall. Apparently many hunters haven't been getting them and warnings have been issued, but no tickets...the same thing happened here. Cheney's office has stated that a check for the $7.00 tag was sent after the incident.


>My opinion, as a hunter, is that when a situation like this occurs, it's always the shooter's fault. He should be 110% certain nothing is in his line of fire, regardless of high grass, Whittington not being where he is supposed to, the sun in his eyes, etc.
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>I've been in this situation many times. Every responsible hunter/shooter knows exactly what is going on. Now, responsibility is in question when alcoholic consumption is a question, licenses aren't possessed, and an apparent cover-up in being reported.
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>A guy I hunt with lives for the outdoors. Avid hunter/fisher/conservationist, and one of the most knowledgeable/responsible outdoorsman I know. One day he was walking on a rock pile with a shotgun, and decided to try to club a possum with the butt of his gun. The gun went off and he shot himself. I blame that on a momentary lack of composure. The same may be true with Cheney, but I have problems with people who hunt without licenses.