Update
I went out today and found out what happened. The deer droped where I shot him and after I had left to get the truck he got up and went to the middle of the field where he died. The shot was picture perfect hitting both lungs. I don't think it was a heart shot though. He must have had enough energy stored to allow him to get up and wander that 100 yards or so. He was pretty eaten up on his hind end from the buzzards and was starting to stink so I didn't do any investigating to see if it was a heart shot. I did however cut his head off and will be doing a European mount for my trophy room. I just hate that the meat was wasted. I did learn a few leasons from this experience and at least he wasn't a monster. Hopefully my experience will help some of you guys out, especially some of the new hunters here. Thanks for all your kind words and I do feel a little better about it now.
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