A few questions that I hope were / or will be considered in the future:

1) What deer species was this? Was it a local native species and subspecies or was it a non-native deer released with many harmful potential long-term impacts on local native flora and fauna. Alien species introduced into new habitats by humans is a leading cause of extinction. If this was not considered it should be considered in the future.

2) How many deer were released? Will local deer starve as a result of the increased population? What will be the impact on some of the very endangered local plant species in Monterey County?

Releasing animals tagged for human food or medical experiments may seem to you like the humane thing to do. I hope that these thoughts may help you or others in avoiding causing irreversible environmental catastrophes through your actions.