From what you have posted my personal view of this is:

1. You were approached.

1. You willingly and honestly offered up all the facts.

2. You hid nothing.

3. You made no attempt to hide anythng.

4. You willingly located and directed the officer to the deer.

5. You were fully co-operative.

6. You demonstrated no intentional illegal intent.

7. You demonstrated an ethical attitude and behavior.

Therefore the CPO (IMO) would have best served by informing you of the letter of the law and the reason(s) supporting it. You most likely would have readily accepted the info and thanked him for his understanding of your position and assured him full compliance in the future.

All sides would have been well served.