I can not disagree a bad shot can and will happen at times. That doesn't really matter how hard you have practiced, things can happen. I made a bad shot once when a deer tried to jump my arrow. The deer's jump was a bit slow and it graced it in the lower flank. Also the fact there was light rain going on made tracking very difficult for it. AsI had left it for an hour and then went back tracking it. A wounded deer will lay down as soon as it can get the chance to if it is not pushed. This one did but it was a surprize to find it had run up hill rather than down hill. This was the dayI had lurned to follow a wounded deer with out any blood to follow. One thing mentioned in here is circling to find the track and or blood trail.This is very important when trying to locate a wounded deer or any other animal. Looking for blood or hair on the bushes where the deer might have went threw. By taking your time and remaining calm you should be able to see what the generaldirection it is heading into. Also remember that broadhead is still in the deer cutting away as it goes so she should be laying down some place near-by. She will first find a spot she feels safe in and try to pull the rest of that arrow out with her teeth and then you will see plenty of blood. Stay calm and look for the split toes as you circle around and should should be able to locate her again. If she is still alive she will be much weaker by now from the blood loss. So again stay calm and take your time! Good Luck on locating her.