Thanks Slayer, I have limited knowledge of bowhunting, but I do know better than to take even a marginal shot much less a difficult one. Its surpirsed me when my buddyDave told me of the shot he took. He's bow hunted for a lot longer than me, however he now gets few opportunities. He acted legitimately surprised not to find the deer but it did make him sick to his stomach. It proves to be quite a waste when something like this happens, especially onmy familys property. All I hope for is that it was not a fatal wound and the deer heals. Thanks again, and good luck this year.