Hang in there Trevor, December deer hunting in Ky was always good to me when I lived there, Even taged a 140" 8 pt on Dec 30th one year! It ain't over till its over. I may head back down that way right after christmas if I can swing it. My Daughter in law shot a 140+ right in the shoulder bone when we were down in Nov looked for it for 2 days and could not find it, but I knew it was non fatal shot soon as I looked at the arrow.
It only takes a few seconds for things to turn in your favor, Good Luck.