I am afraid I'm in the same boat as you I didn't find my buck either! I spent the entire day looking but with all the rain we had I had nothing to go by. I really thought I made a good hit and when i went back the next day I found my arrow it was a complete pass through. The arrow had some blood and hair on the fletching but most of it was pretty well washed off. I am upset to say the least but I won't let it stop me we just got to get back up on that horse and ride. I saw a spike this morning but the small game hunters and their beagles were out in force. I go somewhere else tomorow. Good luck and don't forget bend at the waist.