Yes, respect for the firearm along with training. The dad should have had his eye on what the kid was about to shoot at. And I dought that the hiker was dressed in a bear suit. If you ain't sure of your target, DONT PULL THE TRIGGER. I think the dad is to blame and should be hit hard in the wallet, do community service, have his hunting license revoked for ten years and complete a real fire arms course. Cause it seems like he didn't know what the @%#! he was doing in the first place.
I used to hunt and shoot as often as I can for practice but if I were hunting something or somewhere I was unfamilier with I would hire a guide. I know several Dumb A## people that have had hunting accidents. Some shooting themselves or shooting in the wrong direction etc. A few have shot vechicles. I could go on but you get the picture.