Not my intention to bash you. I have lost my share too. It is going to happen to everyone. It leaves a horrible feeling in your gut. I know. So, I wasn't trying to kick a guy when he is down. Sorry.

The point I was trying to make is to work on you and your equipment to the extent where you are 100% confident in your ability. A well placed broadhead kills quickly. (IMO faster than a bullet.) The tracking string is not the solution. It is an unnecessary item that very well may have resulted in another lost animal.

Keep it to 20 yards and broadside for now. Should be a slam dunk.