Originally Posted by
UncleNorby
Certainly a nice gesture. Is it legal to "gift" a deer? Did you tag the deer before you started dragging?
In Indiana, the shooter would have to tag the deer, check it in, then he could give to whomever he wanted.
In ny we only have to report deer by phone, certain public lands have check stations to record harvested deer though. you can give it to anyone you want.