If you knew it was a gut shot you really need to wait overnight or like Matt/Pa said.(I'd even go 8 hours) On a good absolute shot wait an hour. On a good decent shot wait 2 hours. If your not sure or a bad hit, wait 8 hours or overnight. You have to let the deer expire before you take even one step in the direction that deer went! Learning, following and having the patience to do this will make you a real, successful bowhunter. Next, spend the next day with a couple buddies combing the entire area, the deer is there waiting to be found!


Good Luck!

PRACTICE....PRACTICE....PRACTICE......SUCCESS!