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New Plot/Bedding Area Progress Pics + Egyptian Wheat Success
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<blockquote data-quote="DeerCamp" data-source="post: 4980477" data-attributes="member: 21011"><p>I don't really feel qualified to give tips, but I can share what I chose to do and why.</p><p></p><p>I chose hinge cutting because it provides immediate cover and browse. Girdling is more of a 2+ year approaching.</p><p></p><p>The areas I cut are about 1/4-1/2 acre and yes, I made calculated mess and then cut the trails through them. </p><p></p><p>I general I didn't cut any evergreens and tried not to touch any white or red oaks just because I already have a shortage. </p><p></p><p>Since I'm not really interested in doing timber management on these small sections, I didn't really differentiate between trees too much. I did leave a couple that I identified as valuable (TN Forestry) alone. But my #1 goal was immediate cover and browse, right next to bedding. The water holes will be more useful in years with less rain I think. </p><p></p><p>One thing I will add... The Egyptian wheat has really worked like we hoped. Downwind bucks are coming into the plot rather than skirting the woods and looking in. That said, still haven't connected on a mature buck yet. But they are using it. </p><p></p><p>I would also note that the deer started using the area a lot more after I cut trails into the mess I made. I think it can be "too messy"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DeerCamp, post: 4980477, member: 21011"] I don't really feel qualified to give tips, but I can share what I chose to do and why. I chose hinge cutting because it provides immediate cover and browse. Girdling is more of a 2+ year approaching. The areas I cut are about 1/4-1/2 acre and yes, I made calculated mess and then cut the trails through them. I general I didn't cut any evergreens and tried not to touch any white or red oaks just because I already have a shortage. Since I'm not really interested in doing timber management on these small sections, I didn't really differentiate between trees too much. I did leave a couple that I identified as valuable (TN Forestry) alone. But my #1 goal was immediate cover and browse, right next to bedding. The water holes will be more useful in years with less rain I think. One thing I will add... The Egyptian wheat has really worked like we hoped. Downwind bucks are coming into the plot rather than skirting the woods and looking in. That said, still haven't connected on a mature buck yet. But they are using it. I would also note that the deer started using the area a lot more after I cut trails into the mess I made. I think it can be "too messy" [/QUOTE]
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