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Not good is right. We used to see this alot up in OH metro parks where over population was a big problem. I remember seeing on the news of people finding fields full of dead deer from starvation in the spring when the snow melted.
 
Nealmeally said:
You actually see em eating the bark?
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No didn't see the act. I've seen enough in the past .Not any doubt in my mind. Does are herding back up here also counted over 60 in a herd a couple of nights ago.
 
WestTn Huntin'man said:
maddhatter82 said:
What kind of trees?
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No leaves Maple would be a safe guess. Overgrown field full of young sprouts only 4 to 6 foot tall.
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I don't know about your end of the state but sweet gums are usually the first trees to start reforesting a field here. I don't know if they will eat the bark off them or not.
 
I'm really concerned about the deer in my area as there is no mast crop and little ag crops to get them thru winter. We have already had pretty extended cold temps and ice and the deer are so over utilizing the food plots they've turned to mud. Today I noticed the honeysuckle patches that have been eaten to the ground just hope they manage to get thru winter.
 
WestTn Huntin'man said:
Nealmeally said:
You actually see em eating the bark?
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counted over 60 in a herd a couple of nights ago.
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This may be why they are eating bark... I'd say that's way too many deer, especially in one herd.
 
I would actually reccommmend going in and hinge-cutting some trees for extra food. By hinge-cutting (cutting the tree half-way through and bending it over) you'll create more immediate food for the deer this winter and also provide more cover for them come next year. The tree will also remain alive and sprout vertical browse for the deer to feed on for the next few years.

Maples are great trees to do this with. Just try to do it on days that are above freezing temps so that the tree will bend as it falls and not snap into. This will keep the tree alive and provide a great food source for years to come.

It will also open up the tree tops to allow more sun in the spring and create more "browse" food for the deer as well.
 

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