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Post by archeryaddict89 on Aug 19, 2018 15:27:16 GMT -6
Recently purchased this 113 acres property in PA. Majority of the property is hardwoods. Roads are in orange, creek is in blue, and food is in green. Wondered what everyone uses for a strategy when hinge cutting? The blueish green section in the center is about 8 acres and its a south facing slope. This is an area I have in mind for a small sanctuary in the center of the property. Would you hinge the trees so they fall downhill, or uphill, or any other thoughts? Any other ideas for the property unrelated to the hinge cutting? Thanks for any input!
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Post by Sandbur on Aug 19, 2018 15:34:43 GMT -6
Plant conifers like spruce in some locations. Strings and clumps if it is mostly hardwoods.
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Post by chummer16 on Aug 19, 2018 15:56:18 GMT -6
I would equal sections on both sides of the creek and hunt the creek where they meet. Nice looking place!
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 20, 2018 13:39:40 GMT -6
If it were me since this is a new property and it's being/been recently cut I'd hold off hinging until you see patterns from the deer. Depending on how severe the cuts are you may be better off planting evergreens like Sandbur said in those tops (if they weren't chipped) then cutting more trees. Lines of evergreens will promote long term travel lines.
Groups of evergreens will promote staging and bedding areas. If you don't get the cover you wantedfrom the previous cuts after next year then think about hinging. I just wouldn't jump the gun.
Do you have any photos of this area that you want to hinge?
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Post by jbird on Aug 20, 2018 13:56:45 GMT -6
I agree with the wait and see concept. learn the property and how the deer use it. Learn how the deer enter your property and where they leave to and why. Consider what they need and what is lacking in the area. I like the idea of a central safe area, but I would also use that creek for hunting access as well - floating or walking. Don't neglect the area across the creek as well. Deer don't see creeks like major issues like we do with equipment. I would focus more on long term projects like screens from the road and the like for now or any other tree plantings. Plots are quick and fairly easy, hinging is as well. The trick is simply having access for hunting and setting the place up so you disturb as little as possible. Plan...then act.
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