CajunBass
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I don't know about deer or other big game, but I've caught many a bass that had a hook in it's guts, a lot of times with line hanging out of their mouths. Some looked sort of sickly, but for the most part they looked healthy. A lot of times the hook has rusted to the point where it pulls out quite easily.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of them gut hooked and released that died later too. Some chance is better than none.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of them gut hooked and released that died later too. Some chance is better than none.