Deer like it thick for bedding. I would rather have the land the deer are moving through than the bedding area to hunt. I prefer to leave the bedding areas as a refuge. I have 10 acres bordering several thousand acres of public land. Not much, but I am the one with apples. I still have my opportunities. Make sure atvs, dirt bikes, chain saws, and target shooting are all minimized too. Deer dont like em, regardless of time of year. If they get used to avoiding an area due to activity, even months in advance, you wont see them.