I don't know about the laws in your state, but here you can shoot more than one deer per day. I feel a quick second shot is a must if you get a chance to shoot more than one deer. I have had that chance and capitalized on it three times. Twice when shooting a pump action shotgun and once when I was hunting with my .50 caliber Thompson Center Hawkins. Fortunately all of my muzzleloaders are easy to load for a second or third shot without cleaning between shots.