I do agree with atlasman about knowing the right thing to do and not doing it. If we should feel sorry for anyone/anything, it should be the wounded animal. But however the damage has already been done so there is no sense in beating a dead horse. My advice is to get out there and look. Like other theads, search the shoulder high areas of brush/leaves looking for blood, and check near water if any is near. Good Luck in your search and just learn from you mistakes.