Sad news Gr8, sorry to hear that but it sounds like you tried. I only ever hit one, she came out of no where and it was instant for her. I picked her up, called and used what I could from her. It's always tough. I know carry something to dispatch any that I know won't make it. I'm not sure how law enforcement works as far as having to account for bullets, etc but he either wasn't allowed or wasn't a hunter.