The smell of the deer doesn't bother me, but it does a couple of the guys that I hunt with. It can be a real problem and can ruin the hunt. As far as getting used to it some people do after they have dressed a couple, some people never do it just depends on the individual. I have never used the vicks on a deer but I have used it a few times around particularly ripe bodies and it does work. Another solution is the candy sold as Atomic Fireballs they tend to help some folks. As others have suggested taking your time when field dressing and being careful not to puncture the stomach or intestines helps with the smell as does breathing through the mouth rather than the nose, these are all good suggestions. Also as someone mentioned about the surgical gloves, that is a real good idea not only for neatness but to help avoid parasites. Finally, if it is too much for you consider trading off labor for someone to field dress your deer,, it might be doing camp dishes or something else but its worth a try. I have done this before with folks I have hunted with. I know some will make fun of this and say that the field dressing is part of the hunt, and I agree to a point, but why ruin the sport for someone who has a sensitive nose/stomach and I bet after you have seen it or done it a couple of times it won't bother you as much. I hope this works out for you.
