Rob,
Just a quick Thank You for this thread.
All very good things to remember as we get ready(are already into) another season.
I always carry marking tape (toilet paper is a bio-degradable alternative but dosn't work as well in wet weather) and mark the spot I took the shot from and also the spot I believe the deer was standing when hit. As I track I mark every 5 or so yards and/or blood drops to serve as a back trail if I lose the foward one. It's easy to get 5 -10 feet off and lose track of where you were and where the true trail is. Also helps if it is wet.
Greg
"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."
Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!