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    #1

    Hinge cut trees for deer

    Has anyone every heard about hinge cutting trees for better deer habits?
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    #2
    following....

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      #3
      yep-my BIL did it on their land in Illinois for bedding areas. they went up about 5-6 feet and cut 3/4 of the way through the tree. they did it at both ends of their property with food plots in the middle, they always had great success.

      too bad they sold it before I got to hunt it

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        #4
        Yes. I saw a show on tv that talked about it. It creates more bedding area. Be good for areas with no underbrush.

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          #5
          Been doing it for a couple years now. It makes great bedding habitat and also when that horizontal tree starts growing vertical sprouts it makes for great browsing. Deer love those shoots that come up.

          You can also funnel deer to go where you want them too by hinge cutting. I have alot of young Mesquites so thats what I hinge cut the most.

          When you hinge cut....the tree still lives and grows even though it's horizontal now. Gotta be careful when doing it though....and wear a hard hat!

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            #6
            This Is great info.Thanks guys.
            I saw it on YouTube and it look really cool that the tree would keep growing and give the deer cover and food. Looking at doing it in a few of my areas.

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              #7
              In certain areas, I can absolutely see the benefit.



              Where I hunt, there is so much brush and undergrowth, it is a waste of time.

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                #8
                Originally posted by unclefish View Post
                Been doing it for a couple years now. It makes great bedding habitat and also when that horizontal tree starts growing vertical sprouts it makes for great browsing. Deer love those shoots that come up.

                You can also funnel deer to go where you want them too by hinge cutting. I have alot of young Mesquites so thats what I hinge cut the most.

                When you hinge cut....the tree still lives and grows even though it's horizontal now. Gotta be careful when doing it though....and wear a hard hat!
                Any good websites on how to do this?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by gingib View Post
                  Any good websites on how to do this?
                  Unclefish has an awesome thread about managing his property where he has some hinge cutting info, as well as a ton more of great info

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                    #10
                    The Strategies of Hinge Cutting
                    http://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/how-to/2013/08/23/the-strategies-of-hinge-cutting
                    Hinge cutting is an easy to do habitat modification that has been gaining popularity over recent years because of the increase in the micromanagement of land to hold more wildlife, improve the hunting experience and increase the odds for hunting success. Most hinge cutting techniques involve cutting partially through a tree and laying it to the ground to create a living, horizontal habitat structure. This technique may be modified and placed appropriately to produce different results.


                    Is it a good idea to implement hinge cutting on my property? How do I identify the best are to hing cut?
                    http://mylandplan.org/question/it-good-idea-implement-hinge-cutting-my-property-how-do-i-identify-best-are-hing-cut
                    land, plan, forest, forester, management, woods, wood, conservation, wildlife


                    Hinge Cutting 101: Building Better Deer Habitat With a Chainsaw
                    http://www.bowhunting.com/blog/2014/3/10/hinge-cutting-101-building-better-deer-habitat-with-a-chainsaw/
                    The brutal cold and desolation of February doesn't have to keep you indoors. In fact, that is the perfect time of year to improve your whitetail habitat with a process known as hinge cutting.


                    http://www.qdma.com/articles/create-living-thicket-cover-by-hinge-cutting

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                      #11
                      sweet, i'll have to try this

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                        #12
                        Very interesting never thought of doing anything thing like this.

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                          #13
                          This is new to me. Good info. I can't really use it in the Piney Woods but its still interesting.

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                            #14
                            It makes a real mess of your "park like" patch of woods but the deer just love it.

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