Hinge cutting is one of the fastest ways to transform deer habitat — but only when it’s done right. Benefits: ✔ Instant bedding ✔ Ground-level browse ✔ Movement funnels ✔ More sunlight new growth Risks: ❌ Dangerous cuts ❌ Wrong species ❌ Overdoing it ❌ Creating messy habitat deer avoid Hinge cutting should be strategic, not random. Done correctly, it’s a powerful tool in deer management. #DeerManagement #HabitatWork #HingeCutting #WhitetailHabitat #LandManagement #WhitetailHunting | Hunter's Who

Habitat Hints: MDC's Tory Mason tells us why hinge cutting trees around a pond can be great for aquatic habitat. Learn more in the video below. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Wildlife biologist and National Deer Association Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, discusses which trees are ideal for hinge cutting to improve whitetail deer habitat. He cuts 9 different species that are very common throughout the whitetails range and discusses how well, or how poorly they hinge cut - and whether or not they should just be girdled, or felled. #whitetailproperties | Whitetail Properties