I think there is problem with these types of laws in a lot of states, and the law is making ethical people act in unethical ways, it even seems to divide people as the last post is telling me because or varying opinions - sad . What these laws seem to do is leave the law abiding people in these situation extremely troubled. No one wants to see an animal suffer or worse yet leave it.

Don't get me wrong, I have never been put in this situation. I am taking a leashed tracking dog test this year that actually would allow me to carry and discharge a weapon at night. I have though left deer overnight when I wasn't sure of a perfect hit. In those instances though, I didn't track at night. I came back in the morning. I have also tracked at night at times I was sure of a perfect hit. Each time, though I found my deer dead.