Makes no difference.  The hunters are just as responsible for what their dogs did as they would be had they shot a hiker on a pig trail.

I see your point, and it makes good sense. I admit I have been ignorant about some of the details of rules governing hunting with dogs, but now that i (re)read the rules, i see that it is right there:
§13-123-22 Conditions and restrictions.
section 3()
(C) The dog's owner or handler shall
accompany the dog at all times while
hunting. The dog shall be under control
at all times and physically restrained
except when hunting and actively in
pursuit of game.
(D) The dog's owner shall be held strictly
liable for all actions, injuries, or
damages caused by the owner's dog.
(E) The dog shall be under voice control at
all times and physically restrained in
all safety zones and closed areas.

also, i believe they would be required to wear an orange vest/etc.
mostly i am just glad it wasn't someone's kid.

Thanks, F.J., for helping me further my education
 

a bunch of us go to the range the last saturday of the month (4/30 this saturday is our next one)
https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=22712.0
we are on the side away from all the structures in the bay with the big trucking container in it
the class is on waiting list, but we have an open shoot from 8-10
read that post for details

Thanks Mac!  I appreciate the invite/heads up.  I have a weekend on the water this week, but i put it on my schedule for the last Saturday of May.