As being a new bowhunter it seems you are on the right track, a bowhunter respects his quarry, many times I will have my animal down at my feet and think about that animal, his life cycle ect. To me, this is only my 2cents worth it is all part of being a responsible hunter. With those feelings you have, you will follow that faint blood trail, wait for that well placed shot instead of just taken a shot. It seems the more you learn the more you respect.
Tears have come from my eyes in happiness and also saddness on taken such an amazing animal. Like I said I dont want to offend anyone. I dont even no if I got this out right.