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I don't think the weed strips are a bad idea at all.

#1. Deer feed on weeds throughout the year. The weeds are also known as forbes and make up a significant part of a deer's diet.

#2. The weed strips will become travel corridors for the deer passing from one block of timber to another. These are excellent places to hunt.

#3. The weed strips allow for ground blinds for deer or turkey.

#4. The clover will usually last 3-4 years. I doubt you will have that bad of a case of weed intrusion from the weed strips.

#5. If you can't leave the weeds, plant 16 rows of corn. Less than that and the deer just eat it off. 16 rows allows for some thermal and visual cover as well. It equates to 40' width at 30" rows.

#6. The weeds will benefit other species of wildlife such as song birds and quail/pheasants. Don't mow it or you will disturb nests and prohibit seed growth which is winter feed for the birds.

Good luck!