We clear cut some of our land about a year and a half ago. I sat in the stand that over looks it a couple of times lat year and only saw a few deer. However, now that it has grown up a little ...... WOW !!! Gun season opened here in Georgia last weekend !!! BAM !!! Took 3 does opening morning !!!!!!!! I have sat there waiting on a mature buck on and off for the past week and I have seen deer almost every time I have been in the stand. My opinion ..... Deer will utilize a clear cut all day long..as long as it has grown up a little bit. They can seek shelter there , bed there , and the rut here is in full swing and they are using it for that too I might add.