2 years ago I shot a doe with a slug. Went down instantly I could see it across a little draw so I went to get her and she was gone looked for about 10 min. I went back to where I took the shot and there she was. So I went back again I passed by her at least twice by a matter of 10 feet and couldn' t pick her out among the downed limbs and rocks. So Its there some where. Sorry about your loss.