Thanks again lanse my friend for the info that I've known for 18 years of hunting.[:-]

Thanks for the beer offer too, but I had enough last night........ I'll take a rain check.

As far as the "grey area"?? There is none bud. It's pretty much black and white. Hunting with a light is poaching period. I wouldn't go taking my chances on that one hoping you get an officer that has a big heart.

It's really that plain and simple. Whether you feel bad for bambi or not it's poaching. There are 2 alternatives. Make a quick clean kill shot (as we all know doesn't always happen unfortunately) or expend every ounce of energy you have to track the animal in a legal manner.