I prefer to hang my deer when field dressing,so I will drag(usually with the atv),to the nearest suitable tree.I don' t think the gut pile spooks other deer in itself...maybe the coyotes,wolves or bear(in the early seasons),may send the deer away for a while,but as aready stated,the pile is usually gone in a day or two.Besides,we are only allowed one deer per season so if you have one on the ground,you are pretty much packing up till next year.