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Lots of unknowns here. Just one possible theory. The game warden may have known from past experience that the local judge would have never pursued the case. Taking the deer may have been the best course of action. No point in making an arrest, and having to show up in court when he knows he will lose anyway.
In many places the deer population has become so overpopulated they are considered pests. Around here 20 years ago taking a doe out of season would have resulted in a big fine. Today bag limits are largely ignored. You can legally take 15-20 deer here a year here and are encouraged to do so. Same with hogs. I saw a sign at a WMA check station this past season that read. "Bag limit on hogs, all you want +1" About the only laws local wardens enforce now is hunting on others property without permission.
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