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<blockquote data-quote="Antler Dirt John" data-source="post: 4149694" data-attributes="member: 15364"><p>In the Monterey area your density is not so high that they will destroy a plot that size. A little larger would be nice but do what you can. If you can choose the location think about travel routes and stand placement before you clear. If you can get near bedding and between cover and food like acorns that is a good idea. Also consider hog use in your area and get the landowner permit to go along with that issue.If there is little green food during the winter in your area then you may create a real destination. An irregular edge and some living screen (tall grasses or crops) will make deer more secure and a little more likely to come out during daylight.</p><p></p><p>On a side note, for next year I am evaluating some of our plots at a distance of 50 to 250 yards back into the woods and thickets trying to get on those that wont come out till after dark.</p><p></p><p>Also think about sunlight if your timber is tall an east to west plot or on a north slope you will not get enough sunlight for a healthy winter plot. South slope is ideal and a north to south plot in the woods will always out perform due to more sunlight. These are not always possible but are a big plus when they are.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Antler Dirt John, post: 4149694, member: 15364"] In the Monterey area your density is not so high that they will destroy a plot that size. A little larger would be nice but do what you can. If you can choose the location think about travel routes and stand placement before you clear. If you can get near bedding and between cover and food like acorns that is a good idea. Also consider hog use in your area and get the landowner permit to go along with that issue.If there is little green food during the winter in your area then you may create a real destination. An irregular edge and some living screen (tall grasses or crops) will make deer more secure and a little more likely to come out during daylight. On a side note, for next year I am evaluating some of our plots at a distance of 50 to 250 yards back into the woods and thickets trying to get on those that wont come out till after dark. Also think about sunlight if your timber is tall an east to west plot or on a north slope you will not get enough sunlight for a healthy winter plot. South slope is ideal and a north to south plot in the woods will always out perform due to more sunlight. These are not always possible but are a big plus when they are. [/QUOTE]
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