Rackassain, I know it seems like a lot of folks are in your case, and maybe I was among themwhen we hadn't heard anything for days. We were not there so all we can do is guess what may have happened. I am glad you have come back with explanantions and advising us that the search still continues. I have been VERY lucky over the years and have never lost one, I hope it never happens, but it could, and if it did I would feel sick just like you do now. Hang in there man, even if you don't find the deer I am sure you will become a better hunter from the lessons you have learned from this one.