In the woods, for the reasons given above. Can't think of a good one for doing it later or elsewhere.
Since I hunt alone for the most part, and getting up there, I'm thinking about going gutless, though that may impact meat quality by cooling it too quickly and removing it from the bones before the rigor cycle is complete. I have game bags, and a packframe, but I also lucked into a free, very nice game cart which I can chain in the woods near my stands so I can bring them out whole. If my seasons go well, I may try both ways to see what works best for me for the near future. Unless I uncover the Fountain of Youth back in the bushes, sooner or later I'm gonna have to come up with "Plan C".
