Ok Roger You asked for it.
I have hunted the same ridge in upper MI. For 20 of the last 30 years. I Took A buck each of the 1st 4 years 8 / 7 / 6 / spike it is A natural escape route. then they clear cut accross the rd. wrecking the spot. I went back 3 years ago and finaly seen A buck last year. but he was at the bottom and 2 steps he was in the cedar swamp I couldnt see him because of A draw so this year I move 30 yards to the laft so I could see both draws 1 left and 1 right. but 2 weeks before season they clear cutt the ridge I normaly have A 40 to 60 yard shot so my MI. deer rifle is A browning bar 30-06 this year A deer apeared way to my right would have never seen him with out the clear cutting I glassed him and seen horns. Here in MI. 1 in 7 takes home A deer of any kind so im not picky. I moved my sticks to the side window of my pop up blind and fired he just dropped in his tracks I then ranged him at 154 yards the longest shot I have made here buy A longshot ( parden the pun ) but like I said happy to have him.