Well I spent the first hour combing over about an 2 acres surrounding the area of the woods I saw him enter last night. Nothing... No blood anywhere...no sign of struggle, expiration...nothing. My dad and son (8) ventured toward the back side of the lot while I continued to press the immediate area.

About 30 minutes later I get a call from my dad's cell phone. It's my son...he found the deer laid up under a holly tree...about 500 yards away! I was so please. The shot was just low of the heart and about two inches back so he just bled slow and most of the blood probably stayed contained in his body cavity. Field dressed him and went fishing!

The overnight was unseasonably cold so we were lucky there too.

I learned a lot because of this hunt. I also learned a ton reviewing posts from this board. So thankful I found the deer!

Thanks everybody!