I hunt a 1000 acre farm with all sorts of clear cuts and cut overs. The first few years they were open and our buck sizes weren't that great. They grew through to 6 feet tall and we would catch the deer on the trails or crossing the uncut hollows. Last year the CCs are up now 10+ feet and thick. Still not hunting in the CCs on the edges. And the bucks last year were significantly larger, even seeing a grandpa hog. So, if it is possible hunt the paths, the uncut drains, don't mess with the bedding areas and protection zone. they will out run you in a blink of an eye. But the patience will pay off with much larger bucks as in our case.