RE: Trespassing to find a mortally wounded animal
I respect landowners, but if they deny access to their land for no reasonand would rather let the deer waste away or take it for himself without tagging it, I lose all respect for that landowner. YES, that deer does deserve the respect to be retrieved rather than end up coyote food.
If the landowner gives me permission but wants me to wait till he can accompany me I will respect that and abide by his wishes. I will make every effort to gain permission. If I am denied and decide to trespass it is my sole responsibility and will be willing to suffer the consequences.
Probably 9 times out of 10 they will let you get your deer.