[wrench]

Just like possum, deer will come check out what happened to their buddy. Seen it many times.

[crusty old prospector]

I wish I had a gut pile to try this with.

[Axenolith]

Happiness is a large gut pile! :-)

[Augie]

I’ve been a deer hunter for over 30 years. My observations are right in line with what is stated in the article.

[AppyPappy]

Note: Bears can climb trees

[NittanyLion]

Anecdotal, but I’ve shot a deer out of a stand, gutted it, had a hunting buddy climb up and shoot another one within 5 yards of the gut pile. I’ve also seen a deer shot and laying dead, with a live deer standing right next to it as if it were alive.

[From The Deer Stand]

True story. Watched a doe come along, stop and stare at the gut pile. Didn’t bother her in the least. As far as gut piles disappearing overnight, I’ve seen that many times.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Don't gut your deer next to your tree stand because it will draw predators looking for a free meal.

We have big cats, black bears and skunks in the area where I hunt. I have no wish for any of them to be hanging around my stand.