Regardless of what weapon you use, tracking after the shot is a skill every hunter should strive to perfect. Like any other aspect of hunting, building and using this skill can add immensely to the satisfaction you receive from the sport. And of course, it's part of becoming an ethical sportsman. Based on what I've seen, tracking is perhaps the skill in most need of improvement in the average deer hunter. There's a sticky here that gives a great tracking overview:
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/bowh...fter-shot.html
I review this, and a couple other similar posts on other forums, before every deer season, and I've recovered a lot of deer, both mine and others. I've also lost a few. At this (late) stage of my hunting career, tracking has become a point of pride for me, and I will spend hours at it, sometimes over more than one day. Take your time, refuse to give up, and have FUN! Tracking after the shot is the ultimate treasure hunt!