Skinning them exposes the meat to any bacteria they may come in contact with. Unless you are out for a long time on a hot day then there is no need to gut and skin in the field. I just put them in my vest and go on. I've never been sick from one nor have my ancestors.
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Gut and skin and store them in my pouch on the back of my hunting vest.
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I would advise against this unless you have a plastic bag because you are esentially putting raw meat in your pocket. Even if you wash your vest you are putting meat in a warm, dark, damp (because of the meat) place perfect for breeding bacteria.