To shoot at deer any deer, and only look for it for a few hours in fading light, then go back hunting is a major sin .

That buck is NOT a kill in my book. There is a very good chance he would of found it the next mourning but never even gave it a try.

Stories like that do make me sick. Bad shots happen, less than perfect decisions in the heat of the moment happen. Giving up after a "quick" look as to not waste hunting time should never happen and has no excuse.