So we have come to the conclusion that it is a personal decision to make by each individual.I guess it really matters what retrieving the deer means to you.If you make the decision to go after it and get caught you can either talk your way out of it by explaining or pay a fine.But it is up to use to do it or not.I wouldnt let anyone's opinion influence you if you did not think the same way before reading all of this thread.Like some of the guys have done it would be best to contact your state DNR and find out the law so you have no doubt as to what you can and cant do.