just have to read the rules for your area. my friend came across a few while out in the woods here and left them alone. he wanted one, but he was out for a moose or caribou. he didn't have reception, so when he got some bars, called our fish and game, and they said next time, shoot em all and dont even have to call. they dont want them reproducing up here at all. im already trying to get some fresh Thanksgiving meat 😆 🤣