no argument here either, but i do not totally agree with that statement. i'm not that worried about a blood trail for deer around here. maybe it is from experience, a good guess, or just plain luck, but in the hills of kentucky a lot of guys usually just have a fair idea of which way they went, or would go if injured. in the flat lands....maybe it is different, i don't know. blood is a definate help n makes it much easier! i havn't lost too many deer and not one i can think of recent. that does not mean i may not find the next one.....