Leaf blowing access trails

[deerhunter93]

Has anyone gone through the effort of leaf blowing or mowing the leaves on access trails to their stands during hunting season and if so, was it worth it? One of the farms I hunt has tons of oaks so walking in is quite crunchy.

 

[Wi transplant]

Friend of mine leaf blows them every yr but I know he goes in at like 10pm with a headlamp and does them claims no effect on deer at all at that time of night!

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[Daver]

I have done something like this a few times with fair success. I have even used a lawn mower a time or two. If you mow it I have found that it stays clear much longer because there is little to no vegetation left for fallen leaves to "catch" on. Whether I mow or blow lanes to my stands and blinds or not, I make sure we have a way to approach those sites very quietly.

 

[IowaBowHunter1983]

Yes many times. Only downside is deer tend to walk it

 

[Bassattackr]

Yes, I do.

I actually do mine in March after the season, after all the leaves drop.

Then I'm good until about late October. After that, stuck waiting for a rain. Or go in mid-day.