I was out Sunday morning I had the biggest deer I have ever seen come in @ 12-15 yards, I am watching some does out in front of me @ 50 yards. Well I eased around 1 min. he eased towards the does as I got turned and drew the dang does spotted me and blew and took off. He at the same time looked up at me as I was finishing my draw, I made a crutial and stupid mistake of not taking my time to zero in on the kill zone as I always do then shoot. I rush a little and hit him a little high and forward. I thought at first that it was a good shot. I waited 3 hours got a buddy who is very experienced at tracking to help me. We followed the tracks for 10 yards and not a single drop of blood. Now I saw the arrow sticking out of the deer running off so I know I shot him and also never found the arrow. We looked for over 6 hours covering the entire area 2-3 times. checked both creek banks all brush everything, well apparently not everything cause we didn't find the deer. We came up w/ the conclusion that the shot was high and forward. I am going back out the next couple of days and look for buzzards but it is the worst feeling ever. I try to be ethical and make good decisions on shot and shot placement, practice at least once a week in season to stay in tune. I'm just really discouraged right now. My advice to everyone is no matter what always take your time and follow through. Well what is you guys opinion on this do you think if he was shot in the shoulder will he live or die.