I own about 7 1/4 acres that borders the green mountain national forest in Vermont. The land was used for grazing sheep. Now it's all standing 100+ yo timber. My two sons cut some of the thicker brush to make access trails for dirt bikes and quads on my land. I know some will think I'm crazy but the first snow fall here's the deer using the narrow trails.

My point is cutting trails, access roads or even a gun range the deer are going to use it.