1999 Chevy Silverado starting truck

I repalced my battery in my 1999 Silverado Pickup because it was getting harder to start in the colder weather. Now I can't start it at all. I checked all fuses in the ignition starting circuits and all seem to be good, good meter reading. I can not find out where the fusible link is located on this model. Also tried shorting out the solenoid on the starter. It didn't even bump the engine over. Any suggestions? Its hunting season and my truck is sort important to me. Something about the wife not wanting dead deer in the back of her car. Thanks hope you can help.
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