Always someone trying to criticize in here. It's easy to see how people wouldn't even want to ask for help when so many aholes lurk in here. I'm willing to bet all bowhunters have missed, and hitting a small limb can happen to anyone.

My understanding is that gutshot deer will not go far before laying down, and since you didn't push it, you should be able to find it. Also, gutshot deer often don't leave hardly any blood trails. Good luck!!!