Post by: Billy74 on August 22, 2017, 03:59:51 PM
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Post by: fowl smacker on August 22, 2017, 05:02:32 PM
Post by: Billy74 on August 22, 2017, 05:14:07 PM
I've seen some of my biggest bucks in patches that have just been logged.That's my hope
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Post by: fishnfur on August 22, 2017, 09:11:05 PM
- Release treatment - going through and removing unwanted/competing small trees and tall brush from a young stand so the crop trees can maximize early growth
- Precommercial thinning - removal of remaining unwanted/poorly performing trees to achieve desired number of trees/acre for the immediate future
- Commercial thinning - removing crop trees from the stand to take to market, allowing the remaining trees to increase growth rate.
- Harvest - you've got yourself a new clearcut or other radically changed environment.
If that area was commercially thinned in 2014, they're likely working in a different area - perhaps they're just next door. On the west side, once thinned, I would guess it would be a minimum 15 years, probably 20 before they go back into that stand again for a second thinning or perhaps a total harvest. I'm guessing that the numbers are even higher on the dry side.
The deer normally won't go far while they're working out there (to my knowledge). They might stick a lot tighter to their core zones, or find new ones until the activity stops though. It might be a good idea to inquire from one of the crew or truckers how long they'll be working in that area. You can plan your season accordingly.
Post by: KFhunter on August 24, 2017, 10:36:52 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 24, 2017, 10:56:27 AM
Post by: hunter399 on August 24, 2017, 10:59:45 AM
They'll start back up once the fire restrictions are lowered, there's some big sales on the CNF.I have notice that state land in the northeast has had a lot of timber sales also , in one area I hunt has been doghair thick for years,now it's opened up so hope there's better hunting this year in there.
Post by: LDennis24 on August 24, 2017, 11:17:20 AM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on August 24, 2017, 11:32:05 AM
Out scouting today and found a potentially good spot in the CNF but there seemed to be quite a bit of active logging activity. Anyone know if logging happens year round and how much that will move deer around. I'm guessing they're just thinning out trees and will be done come Oct. OnX maps says it was thinned last in 2014 if that means anything.
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Back in NH, the loggers always carried their rifles during hunting season and usually tagged out during the day. :dunno: