I had one bowhunt that ended up with me putting an arrow to far back.... I think it was liver area but at the time I thought good shot and reaction seemed like other deer I have got. Well, I made the bad mistake of starting to track to soon......and forced her up and moving.... after I tracked her awhile I called it off for the night.... I was not liking myself at all and didnt sleep a wink........well, when first light showed I stuck my head out the cabin door to hear coyotes singing me the blues. I knew what they were so happy about....and once I got up to what was left of her (1/3) I was ready to throw my bow as far as I could. I replay that hunt and what I should have done different.... and I wish I could have that shot back...... This was my only lost deer.....even temporary is all it took......
It also reminded me to wait out the tracking.... I like to wait an hour now.......and I never stop for darkness anymore.........just me
I limit my shots to 20 or less yards....... And I practice more as I age...