I think the lesson is here , if you shoot a deer, it might be a good idea to 1st put your hands on em before you start a thread and brag about it. At least know he's dead , just makes hunters look bad to have all these " I shot one but cant find it" or "found its rotting or yotes eaten body a few days later , but hey I got the rack" threads on here everyday.

Im not saying you should be ashamed if it happens, it happens to most hunters , myself included, but for pete sake keep it to yourself. Does no one any good.