I don't regret doing the same thing you did opening morning of gun season here in Indiana. I had a nice big bodied 8 pointer working his way up a ridge in a ravine and every once in a while he would pop up but not long enough to get a good solid shot. Now I wanted that nice Buck but after going back to that spot and hunting for him again a week later I believe I made the right choice because the round was bound to have hit a limb or branch before geting to him. I made one not so great shot with my bow this year and I am determined not to do it again. We can do better as regards our shot selection if we will be patient and exercise some discipline on our hunts. If I don't get a Buck hey the Does are good eating for sure.