re: Law on shooting a wounded deer after dark?

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If you had to put money on it, you think a deer has never been spotlighted with a .22 pistol?

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While I’m certain it has happened, unlike the government, I believe 99.5% of hunters are ethical and would use a .22 to do the right thing.

But there’s no opportunity for government to make money or an example of someone in that case.

I seem to remember that a 22 rimfire was not a permitted round to shoot a deer because it did not have sufficient power to do the job effectively. that was a day or night type thing

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take a chance on getting kicked or stabbed by the deer?

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Come on man, I spined a 200 pound 7 point with my bow, walked up carefully from behind, as he could only move front half of body, I grabbed his antlers with one hand and cut his throat with the other hand. It wasn't hard.

Illegal by the book, but if you’re going to do it either try to call green jeans first or record a short video on your phone showing the wounded deer on the ground suffering so at least you got evidence to plead your case if you get caught

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why not shoot it with the bow in the chest again? Because it likely ruins a broadhead and arrow when a pocket knife will work.

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Well shooting it with a gun ‘ruins’ a bullet.

Sure, as said it takes an arrow. But it also is a hell of a lot safer.

I’m not saying you are wrong, just saying there’s also a safer alternative.

Depends if you are on public or private land. I'd club it to death before I shot one after dark on public land, especially Federal.

Thanks for the answers guys. I’ve been in this situation and often they thrash around too violently to comfortably stab in the lungs, especially a buck that could easily stab you back if riled up enough. Seems a pistol to the lungs/heart would be more safe and ethical for both parties involved.

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I saw my brother and my dog try to drown a crippled deer once. Do not recommend. Shoot it.

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My dad and buddy tracked a deer at night without bringing a gun. They walk up to the deer and it gets up and tries to run away. My buddy tackled the deer and they proceed to bludgeon it with a Maglite. That deer put up a good fight and they had bruises to show for it.

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It would take a real a-hole game warden to hit you for that as long as you were honest

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Real a-hole game wardens exist

From LDWF website:

Injured Wildlife
If you find a bird or terrestrial mammal that has been injured and is in need of assistance, contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. Wildlife rehabilitators have the training, skills, and facilities necessary to care for most injured animals and are permitted by LDWF to rehabilitate injured wildlife in Louisiana. They temporarily care for wildlife until they can be successfully returned to the wild.

If a wildlife rehabilitator is not available, please leave the animal in its natural habitat. Though this may sound like a cruel alternative, it is a natural process that helps regulate wildlife population levels.

But....,

Fawns/Deer
Do not call a wildlife rehabilitator for situations regarding a fawn or adult deer. Wildlife rehabilitators are not permitted to take any fawns or deer without prior approval from LDWF. Instead, call your local LDWF office.

Finish the deer baw. If the man writes you either pay up or have your day in court.