Hypothetical - wounded deer put down with handgun

I have a feeling this is state by state, but does anyone know the legality of this? I was tracking a deer a few weeks ago that I eventually found dead, but I had my ccw just in case. It didn't occur to me until recently that it might not actually be legal to put down a wounded animal with a handgun during bow season.

My state is Virginia.

 

I'm NY you have to be a licensed dog tracker to dispatch a deer with.a pistol that was wounded by a bowhunter

 

In Iowa, you can't track a deer on private property with any kind of weapon. That means even if I shoot it on my land and it jumps the fence and lays down I can't walk over with my bow and get it. Have to leave the bow behind. I'm guessing what you did is not legal here.

 

Nc you can take a pistol to retrieve a wounded animal.

 

Not sure of the legality of it in Indiana. However, I do know it's legal to carry a handgun while bowhunting ONLY if you have a permit to carry. I'd advise you to call your DNR and ask them.