Police: Experienced hunter's death a warning to others

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Police would like hunters to take heed of the death of a young Otago man.

James Peter Barry Tuite, 20, died when his quad bike crashed in the Rock and Pillar Range late last week.

Mr Tuite was an experienced hunter, but was out by himself and wasn't wearing a helmet.

The area he crashed in was also steep and known to be unforgiving.

Sergeant Simon Paget said hunters should be doing everything possible to avoid disaster.

"Even experienced hunters need to be on their guard and not be too complacent, let people know where you're going and be aware of your own abilities when you're out there by yourself."