ORIGINAL: nodog
In other words find it or loose it. This backing out business is way over blown IMO If ya leave it it's no good If ya push it you might not find it and it's no good. I'd rather push it. Better just to mke good shot. One lung and liver no reason not to go get it. It's done in a short time. How it wasn't dead before an hour surprises me.
Sorry nodog, not quite agreeing with that one. Too many researches and experiences say otherwise. Liver hits are not necessarily dead after an hour or even two with archery gear, they can and do go longer. One lung hits are not necessarily a death sentence at all. It's still better to back out and recover the deer within an adequate amount of time. The meat will still be good if the alotted times are followed.