i feel your pain. i had gun hunted for 12 years before i picked up bow hunting and first afternoon out i had a real nice 8 point follow a doe down my trail. drew when he was behind a tree and had him dead to rights at 22 yards. i had practiced alot and was comfortable making shots out to 60 yards and 4 in 3 shots groups at that range. also robin hood at 25 yards. everything changes in the woods though. broadside and looking ahead but when i shot i had a an old bow real old bow. like 2 wheels old not even a cam and he heard the bow and swung his head. arrow went through the back of his neck and he just walked off. found nice puddle when he bled for a bit but the trail stopped dead. spent the next day looking to no avail. its a horrible feeling but i wouldnt miss being out in the woods for anything.