Ok guys question. I had my twin brothers wedding this summer at my mothers hpuse. So it ruined me being able to do all my scouting and stand setting. So I've put a couple up and im throwing a few more up this Sunday. So my question is I have a spot on a major funnel and I wanna throw a stand there its just over grown. Will I ruin the spot if I use a chainsaw to trim shooting lanes and clear it out a bit?
Different people will give you different answers. Initially it may make them a little spooky but not for long. Last year I threw up a ground blind and did a lot of cutting with a chain saw a had one of the biggest bucks we got on camera come in at 730 the next morning
If I could get away with clearing the lanes without a chainsaw I would. But if it that overgrown where you need the power I wouldn't hesitate. If deer are close it may move them away for a little while but they will normally return once you stop. What is the alternative? Not clearing and not being able to hunt that spot.
Depends on the area and the deer. Some might get spooked out by it, though I think they are just as likely to get spooked out by you cutting it all by hand and sticking up the place with your sweat. In areas with frequent logging, it could even be an attractant. Some deer learn that a chainsaw means fresh tree top browse.
Might be a good way to cover up installing the treestand and all by clearing a trail and all. Hard to say how bad it will impact the area. We have gone in and cleared deadfalls that have blocked prime trails past stands and had good bucks use them weeks later and other times we have trimmed a few branches for shooting lanes and had deer seemingly avoid the area.
I heat my house with an outdoor wood boiler so I cut a lot of wood. I can honestly say that I think deer like a fresh cutting. If you cut during the day I can guarantee deer will be in there that night nibbling on the tops that are now laying on the ground.
