I wouldn't shoot an injured deer (or any other animal for that matter) either. I think that mother nature has its way of handling things, and though we may not like it, thats how things are. I would be more concerned about the meat being bad from a fever the deer could have, or a bad infection, and would also want to take a healthy deer. My first (and only) deer so far have been 2 does and 2 small bucks. The last two seasons, I could have shot several spikes and 2 points, but I really wanted a respectable, mature deer. I look at it this way...

By the time I buy my hunting/fishing license, the deer tag, the food for a weekend, gas for the truck and a little extra, I have already bought that much meat. I hunt for the hunt, not for the meat, and would like to take a mature specimen as a respect to that animal. Putting my wits against his. With that being said, I also applied for a cow elk tag. I could probably buy beef for the same price or cheaper, but again, I am in for the hunt, and the challenge of nature, and the extra treat that bringing home fresh venison means