Ralph Maughan Rules of Thumb

Try to get the deer carcass out of the woods the same day it is killed ... it helps to place the gut pile on a tarp and drag it away from the carcass ... if that is not possible, hang meat 10 feet off the ground ... you should leave clothes, human scent, tarps, etc. to deter carnivores from scavenging your meat ... when returning to your kill, approach the carcass carefully and view it safely from a distance ... carnivores especially bears may be close by and might attempt to defend the carcass ... some bears, wolves, coyotes and other scavengers may venture into campsites if they smell meat or other foods ... place your game pole down wind of your camp and make sure the meat is secured 10 feet off the ground and 3 feet from a tree ... bears and wolves may eat carcasses hung within reach.