I usually drag out and then gut. I try to keep the area im hunting free of un natural odors. usually the next day the pile is gone. either the buzzards or a fox will get em. try to save the heart if ya can, good eating. and as far as butchering deer i have access to a walkin cooler so its warm we take there and hang for a couple days. If its cold we hang at camp. Good luck to ya this year.