I did it last yr to a doe on opening day of muzzle loading. She was completely paralyzed from the neck back. She laid there for a few seconds makinga littlenoise after the shot and then nothing. I waited 20 minutes and got out of my stand. I walked up to her laying in the weeds and about 2 yards from her she lifted her head and just looked at me. []I felt so bad not knowing she was still alive. I quickly placed a second shot in her. I only hope she wasn't suffering.

Walking back to get my truck I was playing the whole thing over in my head. It was a 30 yard shot and I missed that much. Target practicing I was drilling the bullseye with my open sights up to 75 yards. Getting to my truck I saw my rear sight to be way out of wack. I could only blame myself, and after that day I always check my sights multiple times over the days hunt.

I sometimes carry my handgun with during bow and muzzle season. I can do this in VA cause I have my permit to carry. Might be an option for some others.