So I can only post five times a day which sucks. Not sure if that's because I just joined or what. I can't even edit existing posts.

Went back this morning with two others. A million deer tracks, but no blood. We circled and circled but no signs.

We determined I shot it below the spine, but above the organs. Guess there's somewhat of a gap there. Friends tell me it will probably live. Hell, its probably back where I shot it looking for a doe. And everyone I've talked to says this has happened to them; and it sucks. Apparently trailing it for 7h and a few miles is unheard of.

Learning experience for sure. And I'll never think the deer is dead again. I'll put at least one round into it's skull. Every time. I'll also never push a deer either. I'll look for blood, then head back for an hour.

Still frustrating. Won't get any sleep for a few more days.