ive killed 30 plus deer with a bow and i have lost only one of that number. I will not take a shot unless im sure that all the variables in my control are covered, i practice and i make sure my equipment is up to the task and although bad things out of my control can and do happen,i have to take the good with the bad. i am far from the only bow hunter with this same game plan... by the way the one that i lost the arrow went right were it was supposed to go but for some reason the arrow didnt penatrate in this case it was not like throwing an axe threw an animal so i bought diffrent broadheads because if it fails once that is once to many. as long as we as bowhunters do everthing within reason and our ability there is nothing to be ashamed of. dont hate the sport because of a bad set of events learn from them and get back in the woods