Well, I assume it is not legal to shoot it with a slug in your situation. That would not be good, for starters. To get over it, next time bring more arrows! I have run out in the past too! Also, only shoot within a range where you can always make the shot. I switched to a crossbow cause my old bow had a mind of its own and even at 20 yds the arrow would take an unexplained dive (and that was the last arrow I shot!). Now I feel very comfortable with my xbow even at 30 yds. With my compound, I never shot over 20 yds. So if your bow is not dependable, ditch it and get one that is. And obey the laws.