Oh please, if you have honestly shot a deer last evening of the season you are worried about lookin for it next day. DNR policies are subject to change. Ihad an experience in MI with a deer hit on the highway. I tried allday to get someone from the DNR to answer. The deer lay hurt yet alive all day. Finally I contacted someone who said dont bother us,,, go ahead and shoot it. This was during Sept. No deer season yet. I said what if I get caught with a shot deer otta season? DNR official said dont worry about it .