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I've never seen it with a deer but have seen it with elk. Probably best to work it out on a case by case basis. After all there is a world of difference between a muscle hit or a gut shot where an animal can cover distance and a lung shot with a 200 yard dash. Like I said, case by case basis but speaking personally I'd have no issue letting the other guy keep it. That just means more hunting time for the Chief.
great point and I have to say a law like OT said would be a tiebreaker..that's good .. sounds like the op made a lethal shot and I think he should have it , but in other cases we'd have to bring in a veterinary surgeon and diagnose.. hey royal k keep your tag and go get'em...ain't this fun