What is "A thick red brush look"? Need more info. Aesthetics in deer hunting are kinda like aesthetics in dog breeding, beauty is what is functional...typically. But I suppose a person can engineer their hunting environment to something more eye pleasing though it would be pretty long term project scope. I may have the wrong idea but I'm seeing a red dominant brush scape of sugar maples in your part of the country. Unless I went the totally wrong direction with what you said, lol.
If you are looking for specifics, you may want to contact your district forester. They are the expert on things like this and can steer you in the direction you are looking for. You may even be able to get part of your project payed for by the state if it meets certain criteria. They are the subject matter experts on topics like this and will give you a consultation for free, it is a little more work than just asking on a forum but at least you know you will be getting the proper advice.
Okay, I should have stopped my first post with this: "What is "A thick red brush look"? Need more info." I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with your terminology is all. An example of some sort maybe?