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<blockquote data-quote="bigcountryok" data-source="post: 849213" data-attributes="member: 4368"><p>Don't beat yourself up over this. If you did everything you could, and it sounds like you did, move on. It's tough and the fact that it bothers you proves you have a real respect for the animal. </p><p></p><p>DON'T LET THIS RUIN BOWHUNTING FOR YOU...... It happens...regardless of the weapon of choice. I hear of more lost deer from rifle hunting that I do archery (of course there are more rifle hunters). A bow is very lethal on deer and can easily make quick clean kills.</p><p></p><p>Remember natural predators and hazzards in the wild will leave more injured animals out there than we can ever think about. We do the best we can to treat the animal with the upmost respect and make clean kills, but the fact of life is it happens with us just as with any other predator.</p><p></p><p>I promise you, if you stick with it you will never regret it. </p><p></p><p>1) Practice practice practice. 2) Ensure your bow is tuned and you know exactly where your broadheads shoot (some fly different than field points) 3) ensure your heads are razor sharp 4) get quality heads don't go cheap this is the last place you want to have a questionable product. 5) Never take a shot you do not feel 100% confident with. 6) Always remember Murphy is alive and well.</p><p></p><p>Myself and I'm sure many of the other bowhunters here are willing to help you out with this and get through this. If you have any questions or doubts about your abilities or set up, don't hesitate to ask.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there. It gets better. I know how you're feeling right now and it is a huge low, but you'll redeem yourself in time. Stick with it. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigcountryok, post: 849213, member: 4368"] Don't beat yourself up over this. If you did everything you could, and it sounds like you did, move on. It's tough and the fact that it bothers you proves you have a real respect for the animal. DON'T LET THIS RUIN BOWHUNTING FOR YOU...... It happens...regardless of the weapon of choice. I hear of more lost deer from rifle hunting that I do archery (of course there are more rifle hunters). A bow is very lethal on deer and can easily make quick clean kills. Remember natural predators and hazzards in the wild will leave more injured animals out there than we can ever think about. We do the best we can to treat the animal with the upmost respect and make clean kills, but the fact of life is it happens with us just as with any other predator. I promise you, if you stick with it you will never regret it. 1) Practice practice practice. 2) Ensure your bow is tuned and you know exactly where your broadheads shoot (some fly different than field points) 3) ensure your heads are razor sharp 4) get quality heads don't go cheap this is the last place you want to have a questionable product. 5) Never take a shot you do not feel 100% confident with. 6) Always remember Murphy is alive and well. Myself and I'm sure many of the other bowhunters here are willing to help you out with this and get through this. If you have any questions or doubts about your abilities or set up, don't hesitate to ask. Hang in there. It gets better. I know how you're feeling right now and it is a huge low, but you'll redeem yourself in time. Stick with it. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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