Dispatching a wounded animal

[ray1970]

First, this might come across as kind of stupid or silly but thought I'd run it by you guys anyway.

So, let's say I'm running down a rural road in my company vehicle and clip a deer or antelope and the poor thing is wounded and suffering. Obviously, I'd rather put it out of its misery than see it suffer.

Here's my dilemma and question.

I don't carry a firearm in the company vehicle as it's against policy. My work knife is a small, three blade stockman that really isn't suited for the task.

I do carry tools (hammers, pipe wrenches,etc.) but not sure if striking the animal sharply in the head is the best solution or not.

Do I have options or is leaving it to die a slow death my best bet since I am ill equipped to deal with such matters on company business?

[BushMasterBoy]

Call 911. Let them do it.

[Sawin]

I agree, it's hard to knowingly let an animal suffer. If it's still in the street, could you run over its head? A pipe wrench to the brain stem should do the trick too...

Is this a real situation you've just encountered?

[TheGrey]

I don't think it's stupid or silly at all- it's a valid question.

Personally, I would get a larger knife to put in with your tools in the company vehicle, since firearms are against company policy. I think the bigger question is this: if you do clip a deer, for example, how far into the scrub or woods will you follow it? Do you have a powerful flashlight? If your jobs take you off the beaten path at night, will you be following the wounded animal's trail into the woods?

[D_F]

I'd be looking for a different company to work for. Sorry.

[Wulf202]

State patrol does it all the time

[hurley842002]

I'd be looking for a different company to work for. Sorry.

If you are going to choose employment based on employer firearm policy, I'm afraid many would find themselves in the unemployment line, besides Ray doesn't even always carry outside of work....

[sniper7]

Call the police, if it is going to be a while you could ask to dispatch the animal yourself or just do it.
a problem I have is you wanting to use a small knife or blunt object on a wounded animal. A buck or bull or even a doe or cow might mess you up pretty good.

[spqrzilla]

Let the sheriff, CPW or CSP do it. You don't want the hassles should they decide you were illegally taking game.

And there really isn't a safe way to do it w/o a firearm.

[Dave_L]

Call the police.

If you can't guarantee a quick dispatch, call someone that can.