RE: Question about being legal or ethical
As much as I would hate to let her keep walking, I think that's what I would do. I may change my mind at that precise moment, but then what do I do? Leave her there or take her with me after the shot?
I think if I took that deer, I would be definitely in the wrong. Letting her live or putting her down (and leaving her) would be my only options. Again,I think I would not put her down.
Tough question...