If I don't find him I'm done hunting for the year. I can't shoot and lose a buck each of the past two years, and go back out there to try the same thing on another one.
At least you are will to say that. Many wouldn't even consider that. Sometimes it doesn't go our way. However, sometime we just need to step back and and take a look at things. The biggest thing at this point is to not give up. That deer should be recovered. You can find him.