[Birdtalk] golfer kills red-shouldered

[Glen Warchol]

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ap-golfer-birdkilled&prov=ap&type=lgns

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)—PGA Tour golfer Tripp Isenhour was charged with  
killing a hawk on purpose with a golf shot because it was making noise  
as he videotaped a TV show

Isenhour was with a film crew for “Shoot Like A Pro” on Dec. 12 at the  
Grand Cypress Golf course. The 39-year-old golfer, whose real name is  
John Henry Isenhour III, was charged Wednesday with cruelty to animals  
and killing a migratory bird.

The charges carry a maximum penalty of 14 months in jail and $1,500 in  
fines.

According to court documents, Isenhour got upset when a red-shouldered  
hawk began making noise, forcing another take. He began hitting balls  
at the bird, then 300 yards away, but gave up.

Isenhour started again when the hawk moved within about 75 yards,  
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer Brian Baine  
indicated in a report.

Isenhour allegedly said “I’ll get him now,” and aimed for the hawk.