Hi All,
I have a question I would like to hear your input on. The thought and a discussion as come up among myself and close hunting buddies. When the rut is on, a doe walks by, you take a shot and drop her on the spot. There is still daylight left. Do you get down and field dress after waiting appropriate time (+\-30 minutes). Or do you stay in the stand/blind, using her as a natural buck lure hoping for a big boy to get her scent?
I have been taught that you should dress the game ASAP to avoid spoilage and contamination of meat. But this thought of using the downed doe as a natural lure has gotten me/us thinking. With all the scents used and bought is this better or disrespectful to the animal?
I wanted to see what your thoughts on this are.

In the rut it is usually cold enough that the meat will be fine. If its a hot doe, there will be a buck in close proximity! I have shot does before that didn't drop and ran off and when I found them there was a buck either bedded by her or close by. Unless its over 60 degrees you leave her. I shot 2 does this year on the 18th of November and 10 minutes later I shot a very nice 8 that was trying to get the first one to stand up. The meat will be fine.

no different that leaving one overnight. it will be just fine

Agree.

I have no issue ethically for leaving them lay for a while UNLESS there is a temperature issue.

4 years ago I dropped a doe about 35yrds from me on gun opener. 15 minutes later I turn to look at her and a nice 8pt is standing over her! Deer #2 down! He was definitely checking her out. You don't need to dress immediately when the temps are low like they usually are during gun season like TD said.

Thank you all for your input.
Congrats to Garman6 and Varmint101 on successful use of this tactic.
You all be part of the next campfire discussion fore sure.
Happy and Safe Hunting to you for the late season.