Feedback on Whitetail Shot

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Dude, congrats on finding the buck. You really put in the work. And thanks for taking your lumps on here with the whole story. I've seen some really good looking arrows turn into lost animals before, and sometimes a bad shot you wind up getting lucky.

 

[Cady Creek]

You did your due diligence, and that is admirable. Most of us bowhunters have been there, and it definitely sucks. Shake it off! (easy to say, I know) But I've enjoyed 40 years of bowhunting that I wouldn't have if I didn't get back in the saddle after a less than stellar shot.
And you may not even read this, if you don't return to the site, but that is a decision you'll regret as well. The off season is long, and this is a great place to be.
Great buck btw!

 

[Skerhunter]

Great buck! Glad you found him - knowing exactly what happened is much better than not! Sharing is also good, because it might help others down the road!

I would agree with others that your shot likely wasnt what you thought it was. When looking through your peep (animal completely fills up sight picture) it is very hard to tell if they move at the last second or not. Add in some excitement and it can lead to head scratchers like this one.

I have personally shot multiple deer that I was 100% certain were stopped broad side, only to have them move as the shot broke or react to the shot.