Bummer man..so much for buck shot..you'd think at 30 yds that deer would be dead.

As far as the tag..let your conscience be your guide.I don't have that problem in Florida as we are allowed 2 bucks per day or 4 in freezer possession at one time.

I once hit a 90 pound sow at 10 yds..with 00 Buck..she ran 50 yds and stopped to turn around and look at me..I finished her off with a slug.When I cleaned her..the buck shot had put a softball hole in her rib cage..it wasn't enough.

From that day on..I stopped using Buck shot..Inow use a 270..stops them in thier tracks.

When you say "Chest shot", are you saying the deer was standing with his head lookng in your direction?