A Northland man has been charged in the accidental shooting death of a 14-year-old boy who was bow hunting in western Colorado on Sept. 13.

Guy Pohto, 59, of Cook was charged Friday with reckless manslaughter, a felony, and hunting in a careless manner, a misdemeanor, in connection with the death of Justin Burns of Palisade, Colo., according to the Daily Sentinel in Grand Junction, Colo.

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office reported that the teen was bow hunting with his father when he was shot. Pohto also was a licensed hunter, the Denver Post reported.

"According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, it is currently archery and muzzleloader season for various big game, and bear rifle season in many areas across the state," the sheriff's office reported the day after the shooting.

The criminal complaint alleges that Pohto fired a shot that struck the boy in the chest, according to the Daily Sentinel. The Mesa County Coroner's Office ruled the death a homicide.

Pohto is scheduled to appear in Mesa County District Court on Oct. 22. The Daily Sentinel reported that he could not be reached for comment Friday, and his attorney declined comment.