I know, the paunch routine, but man it was my first deer and I just guess I rushed the tracking. I'm hating myself right now. But you know what, I'll be back tomorrow with a new attitude and new hopes. I will not be defeated by my shortcomings on this deer. I intend to hunt tomorrow morning and then try more grid searches and water holes/fences. All is not lost, but I am sick right now. Thanks for the kind words mobow.