Thanks everyone! I'd forgotten how bad it feels to make such a bad mistake. The bottom side of a worm's belly was looking pretty tall.
It just scared me to think that I could've just as easily made a bad hit and caused undue suffering for such a magnificent animal. I know he was just a small 6pt, but he, and they all, deserve my best effort.
Must've shot a hundred arrows today. Couldn't even bring myself to go out this evening. I was shooting well and I'll get back on the horse in the morning. If I'm blessed with another opportunity I will give it my best shot and pray for the outcome the animal deserves.
I wish I was half the hunter most of you are! I just put in a lot of time and play the old blind sow card. Been real lucky for a while. Looks like I need to return to the basics.