I was presented almost this same scenario only the deer stopped facing my stand feeding less than 5 yards out , I was 23 feet up and would of had a almost straight down shot from the front now don' t get me wrong This would of been my first bowkill, but my confidence isn' t that high and after reading alot on these boards i didn' t want to taint my first with a wounded unrecovered deer story.
It being that first deer with a bow, I won' t lie i was at full draw on her. but I let off and just waited till dark set in and she wandered off, I am sure I' d make that same decision again ... it was just great to be that close. next time I might get a shot i' m comfortable with till then I hope to always make the right decision! Which in a long round-about way is what i think you did.... You made the right decision.... If in doubt ...Let em walk out....
Good choice I would make that same choice time and again!
Hats off to you