Victorian grandfather named as hunting shooting victim

A grandfather has been identified as the man shot dead while hunting with a group of people in Victoria.

A man fatally shot while hunting in Victoria has been identified.

Albert Miller, 64, lost his life on Saturday.

Mr Miller was out shooting with a group of people in a popular hunting area when he was struck in the upper body about 11.30am.

Grandfather Albert Miller was shot dead during a hunting expedition in Noojee, Victoria. Facebook

The 64-year-old was struck in the upper body. Picture: Facebook

Various rules apply for hunting deer species across Victoria. Picture: Game Management Authority

The grandfather was a resident of Noojee, a town of less than 200 people. The surrounding areas are frequented by deer hunters.

Police suspect the shooting was an accident, the Herald Sun reports.

“We want to offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of a hunter who died in an unfortunate accident near Noojee,” the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party of Victoria posted on social media.

Noojee is a town of less than 200 people. Picture: Google

People from Noojee and the nearby town of Warragul paid tribute to Mr Miller online.

“Very unfortunate. He was a great bloke,” one woman posted.

In Victoria, deer damage the ecosystem and harm agricultural operations. Certain species can be hunted year round in certain areas.

Originally published as Victorian grandfather named as hunting shooting victim