RE: tracking
bouncer;
The doe probably bled internally, particularly if you shot from an elevated position. If you hit it just behind the rib cabe square-off you probably gut shot it. The lungs just behind the front leg is the best location. Penetration is also important. If you don't hit bone and shoot razar type blades with sufficient bow weight you should penetrate through the deer to make a place for blood to drain. That said, the best bet is to get a good puppy and train it to only trail blood. I have a pureblood Jagdterrier I bought two and a half years ago and she had found two buck for me. One, like yours didn't leave any visible blood, but Minnie stuck her nose into the ground and smelled miniscular dropletts. She then took of (on a leash) and trailed directly to both deer here in NW FL and North Michigan. The dog, like Minnie, can also be a great companion, house dog, family dog and love kids. You cant loose with a good bloodtrailing dog...