RE: Interesting night
We (me and you) can now only look back on this as a learning experience. I'm not so sure aConservation Officerwould.
There was obviously a problem with the physical condition or state of the deer. A deer, even wounded by gun or arrow, will not willingly let you slit it's throat. CWD,struck by vehicle, illness or some other injury or condition? We'll never know w/o an autopsy. (Calling Dr. Quincy, calling Dr. Quincy)
Learned from looking back?
1. Let nature take it's course. Things like this happen quite frequently (you were only aware of it because it was near a road you were traveling).
2. You "took a deer by illegal means".
3. You took a deer out of season.
4. You took a deer without a valid permit.
5. You are now in possesion of a deer that...#2, #3, #4.
6. Your vehicle could be confiscated.
7. The deer is of no use for consumption if it wasn't gutted.
8. Should have called the Conservation folks to let them deal with it.
9. Don't repeat these sort of things. (Loose lips sink ships)
10. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH IT? (Hint - the coyotes aren't picky eaters)
Not all is lost, knowledge has been gained.