Cutting Shooting Lanes

[minky]

I have a favorite funnel I love to hunt but it has gotten brushy over the years. I cleaned out some shooting lanes today, any harm in that? I figure if I do them now, I should be good by next season. Any thoughts?

[smurfy]

Deer never do what you expect!!! I gave up on one particular stand but if it works for you have had it.

[BIGFISH.JZ]

If its on public land, you are breaking the law. That said, I see no harm in it. It makes a clean kill more likely and helps you identify exactly what you are shooting at, not just a deer. Personally I like to create a path of least resistance leading by my stand. Some spots need a little brush trimming! I also like to clean up my trail so I can quietly get to my stand. All done legally on my own land... Of course.

[minky]

Nope private land.

[Scoot]

Now is the perfect time to do that kind of work. 

[BRULEDRIFTER]

21 hours ago, minky said:

I have a favorite funnel I love to hunt but it has gotten brushy over the years. I cleaned out some shooting lanes today, any harm in that? I figure if I do them now, I should be good by next season. Any thoughts?

 

Deer may be using that funnel because it's so dense and brushy.  Be careful how much you cut.  The big boys know when they are being pursued. A few less trees and thinned out brush may force them to find a route around you. 

[paceman]

Now is a great time to do a little trimming.

[minky]

The great thing about this funnel is it is the best way to get from point A to point B under cover. This funnel has always been a better any deer stand then big bucks. I did take a big 11 out of it in the past. I also bumped a nice buck out of it going into a mid day sit, pre rifle season. This past season I harvested a nice doe out of it but really had to search for an opening to shoot. I feel better about opening up some shooting lanes. Thanks for the input everyone!