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Old 09-02-2019, 04:39 AM
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Are the tree tops still on the ground or did they grind everything up?

Has it started to regrow yet?

If it's empty and void of everything except for ruts and stumps deer won't use it much this year. But will likely still cross it from time to time.

If there are what we call "slashings" (basically everything left behind by the loggers) and stuff has started to regrow the deer will definitely be in it. Those tree tops are easy browse, and so is the fresh green stuff growing up.

If you're able to, establish your primary trails and stand locations now. It'll get thicker and thicker and harder to work with every year for about the next 10-15 years before you start getting anything sizeable in there.

The good news is, the deer will love it. They can be tough to hunt, but the deer are in there.

-Jake
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