Originally Posted by
Daveboone
I know its after the fact, but as soon as it went on the property I would have contacted the ECO about the deer. They cannot give you permission to go after it by yourself, but they can, with you present (they sure as hell arent going to gut it and drag it). No room for anyone to get unduly riled or worry about consequences.
Not in NY - if the landowner says no, the ECO can do noting legally. I have a neighbor who under no conditions will be allowed access for any reason ever. We have recipical recovery (contact 1st if its not a simple recovery) with the other 5 bordering properties.