I usually have little to no problem finding my arrow once its shot. The angle that it goes into the ground after passing through a deer depends on the angle at which you shot it at. I just visually mark where the arrow should be if i can't see it stickign in the ground and usually have no problems finding it. I use a bright odd colored vane (hot pink) this year as it stands out from anything else in the woods and makes it easier to spot. Hope this helps alittle.