RE: Do you KNOW the law in YOUR state?
Well here is ours in PA straight form the book
Sec. 2304. Ownership of carcass of game or wildlife.
(a) General rule. - The carcass of game or wildlife lawfully killed or taken shall be the property of the person who inflicts a mortal wound which enables that person to take possession of the carcass.
(b) Officer not to arbitrate disputes. - No officer whose duty it is to enforce this title shall be called upon to arbitrate any dispute concerning the ownership of game or wildlife or to testify concerning any such dispute.