RE: A question of ethics as a Human Bowhunter
I would say put him down, for one that wound will probably get him eaten by coyotes anyway and for two if he does make it till next year that wound will make his rack next year all messed up and who knows what else. But on the other hand you might have a hard time explaining that one to the game warden. Go for it if you don't get caught. By the way make sure you at least cut off the antlers.