Fletchdp, I am not refering to a mortally wounded deer (as in a double lunger). I have trailed many liver hit and a few gut shot animals that never sought out water though it was obviously available. I am aware of the fever theory when a deer is wounded, but my experience has not shown me that it is true even half of the time. Everyone has a right to their opinion and I wouldn't argue with anyone over such a trivial matter. I am simply stating what my experience has been.