Guys, thanks for deeming this a good read.

I wrote this as a learning experience. It wasn't fun and I wasn't proud. Nobody likes to admit to a bad shot, especially to an entire internet hunting board. I wrote it basically in real time, not after knowing the end result. Was I worried about not recovering the deer? Sure I was, but I thought it would be a good chance to show others one way of approaching a situation like this. I'm glad it turned out the way it did though!

Thanks again.