I posted my thread on Friday.....after exhausting myself in searching on that same day (6.5hrs in really thick cover). I posted my thread to actively seek help in the search for a deer I thought was down.

I got from that......a contact for a blood tracking dog....and a fellow member to aid me in that search. We searched (I did) 9 hours that day. The dog found no sign of a dead deer.....but I felt better knowing I'd gone that (not "extra") route. I went back on the third day and searched 9 more hours. I said it in my thread.....but I didn't want to let the animal, myself, YOU GUYS or anyone else down. I gave him all I could....and he deserved that....be him alive or dead.

I don't think (personally) that keeping all such occurrences to ourselves helps anyone. If we all thoght that (on the internet, seemingly) ALL bow shots were 100% ethical and resulted in a 100% recovery rate.....we'd have a rosy picture of reality. It's simply not that way in some instances. Does it show "character"? I don't think so. Does it show respect....or the lack thereof? On occasion, yes.

Would I feel differently knowing my "board hero" had an "unknown" (or 2 or 3 or more) on his bowhunting resume'? No.

But let's not fool ourselves......if you bowhunt long enough....and you're presented enough opportunities....it's gonna happen. I wish it on no one.....but it's reality.

If the threads bother you....skip them.