Hunting

A deer can smell you from up to a mile (1.6 km) away. But will only be concerned about you if you’re between 250 to 500 yards away. Check our Deer Smell Distance Calculator for a quick estimate of how far they can smell you. Variables that influence deer smelling distance include wind conditions, terrain, […]

You should field dress a deer as soon as possible, ideally within 30 minutes to an hour after the kill, to ensure the quality and safety of the meat. But you can leave it for a couple of hours when hunting in cold weather. I’ve left carcasses for a couple of hours in cold weather.