You are out bowhunting when a buck walks by your treestand, stops about 15 yards, and begins to quarter away. You make a great shot in the vital area of the deer's rib cage. The deer takes only six more quick steps before dropping dead. You wait long enough to be sure it is dead. You climb down your stand, approach the animal and begin to admire the first deer you have ever taken with a bow. At that instant, another bowhunter runs toward you with a bloody arrow in his hand yelling, "That's my deer!"

Would you give the other hunter the deer? Should you keep the deer? Is there an opportunity

Question

You are out bowhunting when a buck walks by your treestand, stops about 15 yards, and begins to quarter away. You make a great shot in the vital area of the deer's rib cage. The deer takes only six more quick steps before dropping dead. You wait long enough to be sure it is dead. You climb down your stand, approach the animal and begin to admire the first deer you have ever taken with a bow. At that instant, another bowhunter runs toward you with a bloody arrow in his hand yelling, "That's my deer!"

Would you give the other hunter the deer? Should you keep the deer? Is there an opportunity

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Assignment Instructions

Select one of the six scenarios from the lesson.
Reflect on the importance of reading and understanding hunting laws and regulations and how you would react in that situation, taking into consideration:
Laws and Regulations
Ethical Behaviors
Safety
Any additional factors
Write a response that clearly states your position and explains your reasoning based on the factors above.