A hunter accidentally shot his brother who he mistook for a wounded deer, Saturday in Ionia County.

The 28 year-old victim was airlifted to the hospital with a serious gunshot wound.

The 29 year-old shooter told police that the two had separated in a dense cornfield searching for a wounded deer.

The two brothers were able to leave the cornfield and wait for emergency crews to arrive.

The victim was listed in serious but stable condition.

The shooting remains under investigation.