I'm glad I didn't catcha bunch of flack for hitting the deer bad... I see that a lot on discussion forums but it really does happen to everyone from time to time. After harvesting a couple hundred deer over the years you begin to get a feel for where wounded deer will travel and more importantly, what they're capable of. That's a big key to finding wounded game! My gut feeling was that this deer wasn't capable of much more travel but since time is always on your side... waiting a little longer didn't hurt.

BuckGirl, I'm in Southern Indiana near Louisville Kentucky. I hunt 55 counties though- probably pass through your town from time to time. Fully clothed of course.