everything you guys have said is a fair comment, it is simply a matter of communication with the PH. i had a situation where i shot a Buff twice and then it ran ito the jesse. We tracked it for two hours and i was becoming concerned as to losing my trophy and trophy fee down the drain.Even the trackers were ready to give up, or so it seemed. My PH decided to split us into two groups to try and cover more ground. at this point i had just about resigned to the fact that i had blown it. 10 minutes later i hear the PH's rifle boom 500 yards away and i felt the greatest relief ever. i ran over until i found my PH and buff.My PH told me the animal was dead on its feet so after this 2 hour plus ordeal the best option from my PH's view was to end it. Even though he new my view on shooting my animal was a no-no, sanity prevailed and i am very grateful.