Yes, you should have that empty feeling in your stomach. If you didn' t then I would say to hang up the bow. In my opinion, this happens to the best of them. I think it will make you a better bow hunter because it' s another experience and you learn alot with every bowhunting experience. Last year I had 3 shots at 3 different bucks. The first I missed clean, the second I hit high (like yours) & never found him, & the third I bounced off the shoulder (yes...bounced off). This year I practiced more, felt more confident, & last weekend I shot the biggest buck I have ever shot. Stick with it!! Sorry for rambling..just my 2 cents.