Why Clear Land in Winter?
Many properties in Northeast Wisconsin have areas that are difficult to access with heavy equipment during warmer months. Low-lying spots, clay soils, areas near water, and poorly drained fields can become soft and rutted when equipment crosses them.
When the ground freezes solid, these problem areas can become accessible. Equipment that would sink or rut in soft soil can often work efficiently on frozen ground. Winter clearing opens up opportunities that simply don't exist the rest of the year.
Benefits of Winter Clearing
Who Benefits Most from Winter Clearing
- Landowners with wet ground: Properties with clay, low spots, or poor drainage that would rut badly in summer
- Farmers prepping for spring: Clear fence lines and pastures before the growing season starts
- Hunters planning improvements: Get food plots and shooting lanes ready before spring planting
- Property owners near water: Areas near ponds, streams, or wetlands that are too soft otherwise
Our Winter Clearing Process
Early Planning
Contact us in fall to discuss your project. We'll assess whether winter clearing makes sense for your property and get you on our schedule. Early planning ensures you don't miss the winter window.
Condition Monitoring
We monitor ground conditions and weather. When the ground is frozen solid enough to support our equipment, we'll contact you to confirm scheduling. Winter windows can be unpredictable, so flexibility helps.
Winter Clearing Work
We bring in our equipment and clear your property. Frozen ground allows access to areas that would be problematic in other seasons. We work efficiently during the available window.
Spring-Ready Results
When the snow melts and ground thaws, your cleared land is ready for the next step, whether that's planting food plots, seeding pastures, starting construction, or simply enjoying accessible property.
Winter Clearing Considerations
Winter clearing has unique advantages, but also requires some planning and flexibility:
Advantages:
- • Frozen ground can support equipment better
- • Access areas too wet at other times
- • Dormant plants are easier to see and assess
- • Ready for spring before the growing season
- • Often good scheduling availability
Considerations:
- • Weather can delay or reschedule work
- • Deep snow may hide obstacles
- • Thaws can interrupt frozen-ground access
- • Marking property before snow is helpful
- • Flexibility in scheduling is important
Important Notes
- • Frozen ground can help reduce rutting risk, but conditions vary
- • Wetlands and regulated areas may still require permits regardless of season
- • Mark trees and boundaries before heavy snow if possible
- • Schedule early because winter windows fill up quickly