Well, well, well. Listen to all the people with no gun training. Pffft! I have hunted Ruffed Grouse in heavy bush at close quarters. Never shot anyone. On accounta noone ever snuck up on me within range. It was simply an accident that should not have happened. And, it would not have happened if the lad had followed proper procedure and signaled Cheney of his approach. Case closed. Move on. Nothing to see here, folks.