I'm not gonna say a whole lot because it wouldn't be very nice. But I suggest you take a look at the decision you made and figure out what you should have done differently. You will probably never have an opportunity at that buck again. This may not be the case if you had let him walk. Also it is irresponsible acts like this that add fuel to that ANTI's fire. They "hate the game not the player" which unfortunately hurts all of us. It would be a little different situation had you made a conscious effort to make an ethical shot. Good luck finding the deer, I hope you act more thoughtfully in tracking than shooting.