peakrut

Yep first time last year we cut a few and I thought for sure using that chain saw wouldsend them out forthe small area I hunt.
Well opening day about 5:30 pm here they come right down the path and WACK got my buck sticker.

bloodcrick

Thats what i was going to say Reply stealer [8D]

peakrut

During the rut the big boys like the easier routes.

wisbowhunter2009

I really think shooting lanes dont scare deer, maybe for the first week or so but after that they get used to them, lastyear i cut a 10 yard wide shooting lane and it never bothered them, still got a few big boys on camera during the day time.

drenal

i know this is not new but up north east deep woods and im sure some other places ,the logging roads get the most action and its logical least resitance and easy food

Edcyclopedia

Not to mention the curious nature of deer or the fact that someone cut trees/brush in their backyard...[>:]

nodog

Your talking about 2 different things. What your doing is providing feed. Deer I believe know/connect the sound of a chainsaw with food (they like the tops left behind). Have had them come where I cut wood for years. On the other hand deer are also creatures of the line. Create a line between light and dark and they'll be spooked. Go in and set up a stand cutting to much away creating an edge of light where there was none and deer will avoid the spot until dark.

early in

Very true!

x-mountie

Nodog is absolutely right on that one.

Seif5034

i think'd scare them while you're doing it but after the noise stops the deer calm down. noise and movement scare them but a log laying on the ground rather than standing doesn't seem to bother them much