hilltopper
5 year old buck +
Most of my property is quite thick with alder, down timber, winterberry, etc. There is no shortage of bedding cover. A few years ago I had trails cut with a "timber ax" - a skid steer with an amazing front end attachment that eats everything in its path. We access stands and cross country ski on the trails. When I scout deer movement after the first snowfall I can see that these trails are often primary paths. I was thinking of adding a few more trails this winter. In particular I wanted to get closer to the perimeter to create longer ski trails and perhaps better stand access.
However, my neighbors have stands right on the line, and I'm thinking that trails near the perimeter might actually bring deer closer to them. I have good relations with them but I have no doubt they would shoot a large buck that was just over the line. Have you ever regretted putting in a perimeter trail for this reason? (They would not be right on the property line creating actual shooting lanes for them)
However, my neighbors have stands right on the line, and I'm thinking that trails near the perimeter might actually bring deer closer to them. I have good relations with them but I have no doubt they would shoot a large buck that was just over the line. Have you ever regretted putting in a perimeter trail for this reason? (They would not be right on the property line creating actual shooting lanes for them)