How to Hinge-cut
How to hinge-cut trees to improve whitetail deer habitat...
Hinging is one of the quickest and best whitetail deer habitat improvement projects...
- How to Hinge-Cut
As always, detailed information on hinge-cutting can be found at this link: Hinge Cuts.
Hinge cuts are done by angling the saw, as shown below, and cutting 60-80% through the tree. Either let the weight of the top bring the tree down or you can push it over, allowing it to remain attached to the stump and not snap off. By keeping the tree attached to the stump it will more than likely remain alive, giving you excellent browse and cover, all while the canopy is opened up and more sunlight is allowed in... thus creating even more browse and cover.
Paul hinging a small tree...
Paul the same small tree...
The aftermath of the hinge-cut...
For more helpful information on hinge-cutting trees and how to perform hinge-cuts in your management program or if you have questions, click here. If the hinging trees thread doesn't help, register, and send Paul a personal message.
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