Buckman inside clearcuts

[@jimkroll5005]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks Buckman.

[@Buckman-101]

That's what it's all about,Jim. Thanks for the comment.

[@MauriceTimmons]

Mr.Streubel I have to say Thanks for the information you are putting out to the public Between you and Dan Infalt actually telling us while showing in real time You guys are teaching us how to hunt I enjoy your vids and will be waiting for the next one

[@Buckman-101]

Well thank you for the comment. It's very enjoyable to share a walk in the woods with people like you. A person never quits learning when you scout new areas.It actually becomes a sport of it's own.

[@pensnut08]

I have a spot that is just like that 1st clearcut. It is THICK! As in even the rabbits say "Too thick for me!". I have located 2 access points and I had a camera on one that was just barely inside and the deer activity was off the charts. They would even bed right in front of the camera. What you said at 9:10 gave me a great idea on how to hunt it when they are chasing.. And another area that is nasty thick. The 2nd spot I leave a camera year round and when I pulled the card in late Jan... HOLY BUCKS! Including a WIDE 8, that I got a picture of the year before as a wide 6 about 3/4 mile (straight line) away. That bottom reminded me so much of the Adirondacks where my parents had a camp that we hunted from.. And you DEFINITELY found a honey-hole right there!!! 2 clearcuts connected by that bottom AND woods??? PERFECT! You could get a huge one there!! Another great video and insight.. Thank you!! Oh, I will go into every thick piece like that EVERY TIME! No doubts!

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you so much for the comment.It sounds like you are on top of things in the future.Good luck to you.

[@polarisoutdoors3105]

These are great videos. A couple days before this video came out, I was out scouting! I did exactly what he's saying. Came across a secluded transition and found massive rubs along the edge. Keep up the great videos!

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you very much for the comment.Isnt it cool when you find all those goodies out there. Go nuts in the spring.

[@fisher46789]

Clear cuts next to a river are my favorite .Especially when a river runs in between 2 big clear cuts.They feed on the red shoots growing out of the soft maple stumps .

[@Buckman-101]

You bet buddy.I agree with you.I was in one yesterday.The rubs were incredible. Look up coppice method in regards to multiple shoots off of stumps.

[@fisher46789]

@ I’m in Houghton Co. in the U.P. ,so a lot of hardwoods.Not many deer but the Bux were in the best shape I’ve seen in awhile due to virtually no deep snow conditions last year.

[@adamboone6864]

I noticed you are wearing scentlok for your spring scouting. Been a fan of Scentlok since the 90’s, the stuff actually works if you take care. Great video, you’re getting me amped up for some deer hunting along the Chippewa River this fall.

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment Adam. For years I've been wearing those coveralls,for 2 reasons. 1 reason is that these deer really don't come into contact with humans very often.And I really don't need to educate them with too much scent. Number 2 reason is due primarily to discourage wood ticks as much as possible.I Spray the suit with permethrin,and let it dry out.Hopefully not much scent is given off.

[@BowMadOutdoors]

Scouting year round is my favorite thing to do, helps to find pressured areas, as well as great new public land spots.

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment. I happen to agree with you.There is so much you can learn as you follow the deer through each season. Have fun

[@charlesleblanc6638]

You did a fine job of taking us through that area and explaining .. Looks pretty Bucky in there ! Thanks

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment Charles. As long as you enjoyed it.

[@charlesleblanc6638]

@@Buckman-101 For sure .. And also learned from it as well.

[@brushcrawler8612]

That signpost rub @ 5:25 is rare. I would love to see a years worth of trail cam pics on that *hint hint

[@Buckman-101]

we will see what develops.

[@stanleybuck4195]

I enjoy your video of you walking the Wisconsin wilderness telling viewers what you see.

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you Stanley for the comment. That's all a guy can ask for.Just to enjoy it.

[@Buckman-101]

Is it Jim?

[@stephencarmichael5156]

I've always had good luck working the fringes of a cut area and in bad weather they like to hang out in the stuff you can't see more than 30 yards. The new saps make for a food source and in my area the understory evergreens will turn into walls of cover.

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment Stephen. I have to agree with you on the fringes. Have you ever watched deer licking the sap off of maples in the spring?It's like having an ice cream cone.

[@stephencarmichael5156]

@@Buckman-101 I have goats and in keeping them I can bare witness to many of the habits deer would have on forage. In the spring the sap flow is a delight for both goats and deer. The goats will strip the outer bark off maple tress and eat the early buds. The deer feed off the wild falls of maple buds just prior to the first wild grass. As hunters we must pay more attention to the natural forage and spend less time playing food plot famers.

[@Buckman-101]

I totally agree with you.Thats the cool challenge that it brings.

[@jamesnehring4886]

As a northern WI public land hunter, I hate that you are giving away all the secrets. But I love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@Buckman-101]

Don't worry Jim,they'll never find them all.

[@toddweston2840]

Love these videos! Big north woods Minnesota hunter here. Would love to see pictures of some of the bucks you have taken over the years there!

[@Stevo77]

That little bottom he can catch any thermals dropping down in from the different doe bedding areas. I'm kind of thinking you have a few different bucks utilizing the area, and that's always a bonus. Great place, and better information from the sign. Thank you!

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment.I have to agree with you on all points.There are usually multiple bucks from time to time hitting those cut overs,due to the fact they are doe magnets also.

[@dougmiller8099]

Morning Dale. If all the young hunters would pay attention to your details. Hunting would be very enjoyable. We called the cut overs slashings. Also productive after the first few days of the season. Thank you for your determination on teaching strategies.

[@Buckman-101]

well thanks Doug.Boy I kicked out a lot of partridge too.They were really drumming that morning.

[@mattison1906]

Great videos! I hunt an area with a lot of clear cuts like that. I guess I need to pay more attention to them.

[@Buckman-101]

@mattison1906 thanks for the comment.Appreciate it. Went out tonight and to no avail.Full moon.Big ones are starting to come out. Good luck to you.

[@gman77gas]

I get lost in the woods without studying maps and using a compass. I also pay attention to the sun position and sound direction of cars as i walk. See ya soon at Ace. On my way back for the summer!

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

Awesome video my friend 👍 some great info. I know of about 6-7 places like this up by me (Michigan’s U.P). Couple of them are all most impossible to walk through but yes the deer are using them. I have 90% jack pine and I rarely ever find a rub on one of them

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment. Ya,that jack pine is nothing but a slow growing useless kind of pine.I grew up with a lot of it around us.I agree with you.

[@DeerHuntingCajuns]

Sweet video! New subscriber here. Keep em coming sir 😎

[@Buckman-101]

hey not a problem buddy.

[@SPIKESLAYER1]

Awesome video - thanks for this info and your comments

[@Buckman-101]

Hey you got it buddy.

[@waltdelbo6445]

Pearls boss. Great information! Thx for the buckman knowledge

[@Buckman-101]

Hey not a problem Walt.

[@waltdelbo6445]

@@Buckman-101 a man could go to the sports shows, wade through crowds, attend seminars and not get what you offer! Our bucks differ from yours somewhat. Most bucks here bed just below a ridge line, on small benches. Ive never seen one bed in the creek bottoms. But we dont have swamps so that is likely the difference. Love that WI country.

[@Buckman-101]

Thank Walt. Ya believe it or not,most of my bucks are down below,instead of up high.

[@sarafayelawton652]

Thank you so much for this video. Some great lessons here. God bless

[@Buckman-101]

Well thank you for the comment,Sara I'm glad you enjoyed.And God bless to you also.

[@hiddenapproach]

Thanks for the video some helpful tips! Would you ever hunt this early season? Or often find the mature bucks really moving in once rut starts getting hot

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment. Usually the acorn crop determines a lot in early season,if oaks are in the area. one think to consider is water resource. In the video towards the end of that swamp had a significant amount of water.Many trails were congregated around that area,which may be a consideration during an early warm season.I will be going back there one more time this spring to determine where to hunt it.

[@polarisoutdoors3105]

Where would you recommend to bow hunt early season. We have zero oak trees. Mostly thick walls of cedars, beach trees, ash, and scattered apple trees.

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment. Well,first of all having apple trees is telling me that this must be private land.2ndly,the type of habitat in my opinion does not sound rather conducive to a sustainable heathy deer population.There again what surrounds this area for other food scources,or is that it? If the apples are able to produce,by all means plunk you butt right there,if you notice they have been hitting them in past years.Where also is their source of water.Definately check that out.Are there any trails leading in or out of your cedar stands?Without seeing the area,so far I would start there.Or maybe you already are aware of these scenarios. Let me know. Email: [e-mail]

[@polarisoutdoors3105]

@@Buckman-101 Hey Dale thanks again for the reply. It's all public land in Ontario were i hunt. There is public parcels with hundreds of apple trees on them. Some parts are very rocky with mature beach trees. Prime black bear country. I bump them pretty much everytime I go out. I figured with the lack of oak trees it would be benifical to maybe hunt parcels with apples and woody browse in early season? Ie red osier dog wood and woody buds?

[@Buckman-101]

Dogwood becomes a fine staple during the winter months down here especially.Also look for groves of any type of briar bushes .They love raspberries, blackberries,blueberries,etc.I would think you odds increase as your snow depth increases.At least they will be more confined to trails. There is a certain time during the fall when the leaves first come down that they love piggin' out on them . They really prefer the red sugar maple leaves . Just a thought.

[@matthewrobbins7068]

Awesome stuff. I would have thought the mature deer would be bedding in the thick stuff like that clear cut, though

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment Matthew. Remember,nothing is etched in stone, Just generalities.At times they may be bedded there if they feel content.I shot the nice 8 pointer bedded in there during our gun season.

[@Mooseracks]

I NEVER pass up any "surrounding" area of a clear cut.....unless it was SPRAYED with that DDT shyt.... But, what I've experienced is surveying the perimeter of clear cuts...25ft to 100 feet in the time/woods... that's where I see a lot of sign and animals..

[@Buckman-101]

Funny you mention a cut over. I just told my wife I am trying to find an old cut over from about 12 years ago in the middle of some bid country. I'll see if I can make a quick video of it.Maybe in a week or so. Lot of snow coming in.Hope to get there. You are right.They love those edges.Well let's face it,they like bedding inside.

[@alanruechel2240]

That's about as good as it gets for northern wi public. Any sign of wolves in the area ?

[@Buckman-101]

Hi Alan, I couldn't even cut a fox track if I tried.Very quiet in the woods this morning.Most of my areas ,the wolves cleared out quite a few years ago.Then coyotes moved in and cleaned out the small game.Now they are gone also. I did run into partridge periodically. That area towards the end of the video really looked like a hot area to hunt.

[@nightingaleofsorrow9349]

Dale do you come across quite a bit of bear scat while you’re scouting? I’m always a little cautious when I find some and back out and find another area! 🐻

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment. My interaction with bear is on a constant basis,no matter where I go.You must remember,they own the woods.All they want to know is what I am doing in their domain.Not long ago I had to sit down and wait for one to quit smelling my fat bike.You simply talk to them,and they finally go away.They really do not have any effect on the deer that I am pursuing .There again,it is just my opinion. Like anything else,I'm just used to seeing them all my life,so you just respect them,and go on your way.

[@nightingaleofsorrow9349]

Respect for sure! Like you said it’s their domain. I’ve come across some bear dens and that will raise the hairs on the back of your neck! 🐻🐻

[@Buckman-101]

You bet,those can always raise the curiosity a bit, Especially when you start nosing around the den itself

[@pathfinder5804]

In Northern Maine this is pretty much everyday hunting. Short fast shooting rifles and head on in!!!

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment. I can appreciate that. I was raised the same way.Its just another day in the woods.

[@ChadsNewEnglandTracks]

I hunt very similar spot and shot my biggest deer last season w my bow. Would love to see you hunt this spot,i know nothing about your channel or preferred methods. But definitely interested! Good luck out there looks promising!

[@Buckman-101]

thank you for the comment Chad.And congratulations on last year's success. Through life I have resorted to hunting on the ground in my ghillie suit,strictly for the need of the personal feeling ,being face to face with the animals.Basically the way I was raised. Any questions feel free to email: [e-mail].

[@ChadsNewEnglandTracks]

@@Buckman-101 i have a ghillie suit i wear for turkey hunting,a few times i have walked up on deer or have them hear me and run right up to me ! Like 15 ft away ! It really screws them up lol

[@richstafford1245]

Similar to corn I have found mature bucks bed on the edge or transition of the clear cut. Doe and young bucks will bed in groups and be safe but a lone deer couldn’t feel safe when he can’t see what is in front of him even if he can hear and smell behind him. Not saying it never happens but I wouldn’t count on it…

[@Buckman-101]

Thanks for the comment,Rich. I totally agree with you.The big guys will penetrate those areas when needed.

[@xrpeacemaker6437]

How do large bucks maneuver their antlers through that awful thick stuff???

[@pensnut08]

I used to question that too.. But they do, just like when they crawl under or through fences.

[@Buckman-101]

Thank you for the comment. You would be shocked when you see a buck running at full steam through thick woods.All you hear is antlers slapping the brush . Despite what many people say about bucks during the summer in velvet,being sensitive to brushy areas,I have areas where bucks live in the summer that use trails that are so thick with overhanging branches,that I am on my knees trying to stay on the trail.They basically are used to it.

[@briangregory6692]

How many acres was this cut?

[@Buckman-101]

Each cut over seemed to be about 80 acres each. It's like having a food plot in the middle of nowhere.They are very attractive at that size.Much easier to figure out.

[@williamdimond240]

Exactly how I hunt in The Maine woods

[@Buckman-101]

You guys have it together over William.I always watch videos from your area.Good luck.

[@ukjw2]

It’s a whole diff world in there…..like entering another universe during season.

[@Buckman-101]

thank you for the comment. you are exactly right.Certain times during the rut it's great to just listen to the noise in there.

[@JohnHendricks-o3j]

What’s the name of your hat?

[@Buckman-101]

Hi John, Those are Stormy Kromer's. Made just north of us. Very comfortable.

[@JohnHendricks-o3j]

@ thanks for responding

[@Buckman-101]

Got it.

[@BowMadOutdoors]

This is good stuff! It’s real and it’s raw!

[@Buckman-101]

Hey,thanks for the comment.Stay tuned

[@johnbaenen5386]

Thank you for the walkabout. Pretty soon tick season. Do not mind bugs but dislike ticks.

[@Buckman-101]

If you notice at the end of my video,that is what I wear all summer to prevent problems with ticks.Knee high boots and coveralls sprayed with permethrin.

[@perrytomassini8331]

Yutoob is letting me subscribe

[@Buckman-101]

Hey,good to hear.