it sure seems it should be that way. But the landowner would just say he didn't kill it & it wasn't shot on his property so they might not be able to hold him responsible. I agree with you for sure. I don't understand some things either. I would let a fellow hunter get their deer, I'd probably even help them. It's a sure thing, that deer don't recognize property lines. Some people are funny about their property or some just want to be an A$$.