I don't push. I want as few twist and turns and large gaps in the blood trail as I can get. I don't wait an hour after a shot though. If I think the shot is great, after the deer disappears (more than 50% of the time they go down in sight), I begin memorizing important landmarks: where deer was at the shot, where it ran after the shot, last spot I saw or heard the deer. Then I slowly begin to pack up and lower my gear. Within 20 minutes I'm at the spot (quietly as possible) of the shot. I look for sign. Then I start moving along the path the deer ran, evaluating the hit as I go. If the trail is sparse or gutty, I back off for at least an hour.