why would you everNOT gut a deer in the woods imidiatley after recovery? they areway easier to gut when they are on their backs not hung by the head. all i can pictureis SPLAT! then you gotta take care of that mess too. no thanks. and siman is right about skining, its easier when they are hung by their hind legs fo sho. i just dont like the looks of it and i doubt i ever will