RE: Hunt the new clearing?
Based on my experience the deer will avoid the new clearing during daylight hours. The security the deer required before, no longer exists. They should still use that area but not open areas after the clearing. I would take Poppa's advice and hunt the edges. Deer love moving through the edges all the time, especially now that the clearing has been completed.
You should also see more deer activity next year as new growth begins to appear in the new cuttings. I hunt cuttings all the time and the following year or two, with new plant growth, deer are attracted like a magnet. I also remind myself that the deer were using that area for a reason and they should continue to do so but with security always playing an important part of their movement.
Try to find old/new trails in that area that offer cover and hunt nearby. I would suspect it should be close to the open clearing yet far enough back to allow cover and security.
Good Luck!