This is not a legal issue here at all. I don't know how legal even came into this thread. Of course it's legal, and as someone said, mandatory at times. I just feel you should deal with a bad scene while bowhunting these deadly animals the best way you can, if you want tocall it a true bowhunt. If you're that afraid of getting hurt or killed, hunt with a gun!
To the best of my knowledge, if an animal has to be finished off with a firearm while bowhunting, it can't be entered in P&Y. Isn't it all about the accomplishment?It'sall about having the "eggs".