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big 8s in Weakley county · Feb 3, 2009

We had a big ice storm luckly all my stands survived the falling limbs and trees. Our woods look like they have been clear cut there is so many limbs and trees down. I figure it will help with the cover for the deer. THe deer i am afraid will move totaly differnt than normal. What do i need to do. Can i cut some trails to help put them close to my stands or what.

Mama Doe · Feb 3, 2009

I was told that that will make the deer want to come there and be more curious. More green stuff to munch on too.

SALECREEKHUNTER · Feb 4, 2009

I would clear out some of it but not all. And if possible you might need to relocate your stands.

Bob S · Feb 4, 2009

big 8's in Weakley county said:
Can i cut some trails to help put them close to my stands or what.

This is a good idea. Non-pressured deer will take the path of least resistance.

JCDEERMAN · Feb 4, 2009

That right Bob. I cut trails in really thick stuff just to put a camera over it. They use it more than you could imagine if trail is placed in the right location. Now is the best time to do it too.

deerchaser007 · Feb 4, 2009

If it were my farm i would start cutting it up, rickin it , and sell for firewood. Thats money laying on the ground you could put back into the farm with plots and tree planting from firewood sells. Mother nature just opened up your canopy for you ,.. i see no need to leave it all in a total mess if you can get some money out of some of it.