Here's a personal story on not ever seeing a game warden or think the chances of getting caught are nill. Where I hunt during rifle, I never see GW's, I mean never. 2 years ago, I decided to stay a little longer in one of my evening spot, it is a large alfla field, that bottlenecks to bush. Their is a little used trail that i park on and you can see most of the field from. Anyway to the point, it was legal and the deer were on the move into the field, I decided to unload and just watch...cause I knew a good buck was in the area. Well about 25 minutes later, I was just getting ready to head out and he appeared on the fields edge. A mere 125 yards away, I could see with my naked eye he was the "once in a Lifetime" type buck. I did scope him for a couple of minutes as he pushed does around searching for some love, I even reached for my clip....but I never put it in. It wasn't dark but it was well past legal, as the deer made his way off, I left. Upon arrival at my truck but who do you think was sitting their with Bino's but the invisible GW. We chatted, checked my truck, license, weapon and just as he left he said "Oh did you happen to see that buck in the field", I paused and said yeap. He smiled and said good luck, I hope you get him. Well boys I never saw him again and it was the hardest decision I have ever made. My ideas of a trophy are taking any animal on their turf/terms and by the book. You never know, when the GW will be around the bend. In there eyes the law is the law and if you break it you are going to pay...not only will you lose your hunting rights, equipment, but also that head that made you say ah what the hell. Really is it worth it?

I know this situation is not going to happen as posted, but the chance that you shoot a lesser deer and a bigger buck presents himself....does! So be prepared to follow through with what you are stating and if it is nobody will know...then also be prepared to be caught and labeled a Poacher. Cause then the shoe will fit!

Wish you all a great and safe season!