Peregrine

Good question. I don't believe so, the deer was close to the water, on a narrow peninsula, but not in the water. The only 'rotten' thing about it was a greenish tinge to a patch of skin where some of the hair was pulled out on its rump. The back end was being eaten out by crows. There was a hole, which I suspect was an arrow wound, higher than a perfect shot. Attached is a picture.

If anyone recently failed to recover a deer that they shot near the Kensico Reservoir, I found it today. I can provide more information if you wish.