RE: Mercy Kill ? Scenario
PAHUNTER21
In my state, once you shot a deer...you have taken on all responsibility. If wounded and you finished it off, it better be tagged. They won't issue you another tag. If you see one wounded and you have no tag, you call the warden or walk away to stay legal. You are considered a poacher and will be prosecuted as one should you do the honorable thing to end it's suffering. Right or wrong, I can see why they have such a tough law when reguarding wounded deer.
I won't say what I would do in this situation, nor would I condemn someone who walked away or dealt with the situation. It is a judgement call that is up to the hunter who is faced with the problem at the time.
Tim