Best time to cut

[dtabor]

As we head into winter, I was wondering if there is a time that is better than another to do some cutting to get the most stump sprout regeneration on things like maple etc?

Years ago before I got into habitat things, we had some maples cleared at our old house and I remember them sprouting like crazy. I dont remember the time of year but there was no snow so most likely mid-late summer. This past summer I cut some maples around my plot edges and they barely sprouted.

 

[Mennoniteman]

Anytime except the heat of the summer is a good time to cut. Ideally, late fall, winter and early spring.

 

[Dogshooter]

Agree with the above. Anytime between now and June would be ideal.

 

[dtabor]

Agree with the above. Anytime between now and June would be ideal.

Well so far our winter snow has been non existent so if that holds, as soon as our season is over next week I will go out and start.

 

[OkieKubota]

I hope to start doing some cutting on our place early next week. I am going to cut for some firewood to sell and some white oak to mill into lumber for corrals.

 

[g squared 23]

I think the best time to cut is outside of hunting season. Our time can be so limited, it’s basically whenever I can get the time and energy to do the project is a good time.


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[weekender21]

As we head into winter, I was wondering if there is a time that is better than another to do some cutting to get the most stump sprout regeneration on things like maple etc?

Years ago before I got into habitat things, we had some maples cleared at our old house and I remember them sprouting like crazy. I dont remember the time of year but there was no snow so most likely mid-late summer. This past summer I cut some maples around my plot edges and they barely sprouted.

That’s a great question. Deer hammer our stump sprouts but I’ve never noticed what month seemed to produce the best growth. I may try to cut trees every few months this year and record the results. You should do the same!


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