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Creating Access - Strategies For Whitetails

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Optimizing Your Hunting Land: The Key to Successful Property Setup

Owning your hunting land provides a unique opportunity to shape the habitat and employ effective hunting strategies. The fundamental formula for a successful property setup revolves around three key elements: access, bedding, and food.

1. Access: The Foundation of Successful Hunts

Great access is paramount for successful hunts, as poor access and exit movement can disrupt the entire experience. Minimizing ground coverage helps avoid spooking deer. Establishing perimeter access confines movement within your land, away from major deer pathways.

Factors contributing to effective access:

  • Scent Management: Minimize scent by having multiple stand locations with access aligned to favorable wind directions. Clearing and maintaining trails also reduce scent.

  • Sight Considerations: Properly lay out access to avoid spooking deer with movement. Access should steer clear of bedding areas, food plots, and travel corridors.

  • Sound Tactics: While less critical than sight or scent, sounds can draw attention. Locate access away from deer or use screening to reduce sound.

Unlocking Potential with Midwest Land Work: Maximizing Property Access

Now, let's explore how Midwest Land Work optimizes land for landowners seeking to maximize their property's potential, especially in addressing access challenges.

Understanding Your Unique Property: Our Starting Point

Midwest Land Work begins by recognizing the uniqueness of each property, considering topography, existing vegetation, and resident wildlife. Our process involves spending dedicated time with you, the landowner.

Tailoring Solutions to Your Goals

Collaboratively, we formulate a plan aligned with your hunting experiences and goals. Whether you're a seasoned landowner or a beginner, our team works to tailor solutions to your specific objectives.

Clear Trails: Simple Yet Effective

A clear, well-maintained trail strategically placed on your property can significantly minimize disturbance and optimize movements. Our experts assess the terrain to identify ideal spots for these trails.

Additional Screening: Elevating Access Strategies

Recognizing that every property is unique, we may recommend additional screening techniques, such as:

  • Hinge Cuts: Strategically cutting and dropping trees to create barriers or funnel deer movements.

  • Grass Plantings: Introducing specific grass species strategically for visual barriers and habitat health.

  • Tree Plantings: Planting trees strategically for screening and long-term habitat enhancement.

  • Annual Screening Blend: Planting a mix of vegetation for year-round coverage and minimized visual and olfactory impact.

Our Commitment: Elevating Your Hunting Experience

Our goal is to elevate your hunting experience by delivering tailored solutions that align with your property's unique attributes. Midwest Land Work is your partner in unlocking the full potential of your hunting land.

Conclusion: Choose Midwest Land Work for Unmatched Expertise

When it comes to maximizing access strategies on your hunting property, Midwest Land Work stands as the premier choice. Our personalized, collaborative approach ensures that your goals shape the solution, and our expertise transforms your vision into a reality. Trust us to enhance your hunting experience and unlock the full potential of your property. Choose Midwest Land Work – where expertise meets your unique needs.

Trail cleared with severe duty CID brush cutter on skidsteer.  Material is mulched up and allows for quiet movements.
Trail that will allow clean access & exit.


Switchgrass established for screening access to hunting property along field edge.
Switchgrass screening in 2nd year. Over 6ft tall.



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