marinepride -

trees only take 6-10 years to start having a real impact - not that long at all. - Make sure you protect them wen they are young.

Even with food plots - it takes a couple generations of deer before you really see the benefit of the changes you've made.

Maximize your "edges" - that and preferred bedding areas are where its at.

One note about bedding. - The best bedding is where they like to bed - not always what seems good. One of my best bedding areas isn't 200 yds downwind of my hunting cabin. Years ago - I wouldn't ever have thought it good - but the beds in the snow don't lie. Other really great thickets - are hardly ever bedded in - go figure.

Look for what "your" deer prefer - food, cover, and habitatwise before you make any large changes - imitate what works if you can.

FH