If i was in the situation, an i have been before, i gut it out, throw the deer over my shoulder and hike it out ASAP. Here in jersey, you dont need the entire deer to check it in, just the cape, so i would take it home, butcher it up then check it in the morning.

I agree that there are some times we shouldnt hunt, but why go out in the woods if you know your not going to shoot?