Hunting Land & Food Plot Prep in McNairy County, TN
Food plots opened or recut, shooting lanes cleared from stands and blinds, trails mowed for ATV access, brush ring around the box blind — all the rough work that turns a tract into huntable land before the opener.
Call (731) 982-2017
What We Handle
- Food plot opening — new plots cut into woods or old fields
- Food plot maintenance — annual recut on existing plots
- Shooting lanes — cleared from tower stands, ladder stands, ground blinds, box blinds
- Trails and ATV roads through the property for access
- Brush rings around stand sites to clear sight and shot
- Old log roads and skid trails reopened for ATV use
- Property-edge cuts to define the tract boundary
When to Schedule
The best time to bush hog hunting land in McNairy County is late summer to early fall — usually mid-August through late September. Reasons:
- Food plots need to be disced and planted before the first frost. Bush hogging in August leaves you September to disc, fertilize, lime, and seed.
- Shooting lanes cut too early will have regrowth by opening day; cut too late and the deer pattern around fresh disturbance.
- Deer pressure — getting the tractor work done in August lets the property settle by mid-September, before serious scouting.
We book hunting-land jobs starting in mid-summer. By late August our calendar fills fast — if you want a late-September cut, call by Aug 1.
Food Plot Opening
For a brand-new food plot, the bush hogging step is the foundation. We cut the area down to ground level, walk the cleared plot with you to confirm size and orientation, and leave it ready for the next step (usually discing). If it’s in old field with thick growth, we may recommend two passes a couple weeks apart so the second cut hits the regrowth and gives a cleaner final surface.
Plot sizes we commonly cut in McNairy County: quarter-acre kill plots, half-acre destination plots, 1–3 acre staging plots, and larger established plots cut as part of the annual rotation.
Shooting Lane Cutting
Standard width on a shooting lane is 8–15 feet, depending on the stand height and target distance. We cut the lane from the stand site outward to the target range you want, keeping the lane straight and the cut clean. For tower stands and box blinds, we usually also cut a brush ring around the stand site itself so wind direction and entry routes don’t have to dodge thick cover.
How We Price Hunting-Land Work
Smaller jobs (a couple of plots and a few lanes) we usually price as a half-day or day rate; bigger jobs (multiple plots, trail system, perimeter work) we price by the acre or by the project. We give a written quote after we walk the property with you. Here’s how our quotes work.
Schedule Hunting-Land Work
Call (731) 982-2017 or send a quote request. Get on the calendar early — the late-summer window books up.