Hunting season in Michigan isn’t simply recreation — it’s part of a heritage. And as someone who controls hunting land each year or leases a property come fall, how well you prepare that land can play a huge role in the type of year you will have — one might make your season just all right, and the other will make it one you’ll never forget. At Thomas Excavation, we help hunters bring their preparation to the next level with our land services, making your property more accessible and functional — and ultimately, more successful!

Clear Trails for Safe Access

Navigating dense, untamed woods cluttered with undergrowth and debris is both inefficient and hazardous. We are experts of clearing, making new access trails for ATV or walk paths. So, whether you need your path straight through the thick woods, or winding through on a route that follows the lay of the land, we do it right so you can come in and get out quietly and safely.

Create a Perfect Blind or Tower Stand Pad

For a secure and even foundation to set up your hunting blind or tower stand, and for your comfort throughout hunting season, a stable, level base is essential.

We are able to dig and grade the ideal pad to match the existing land, drainage, and sighting. Gone are the days of tipping stands or the ground being too soft; your setup will be solid as a rock and easy to reach.

Create and Stick With Food Plot Zones

Want more deer activity? Food plots are the best for the most consistent traffic.

We can assist with the clearing and leveling of specific zones on your property, preparing you to plant high-attractant forages like clover, brassica, or winter rye. With good grading, your plots will drain freely and remain usable well into early snow.

Control Drainage and Erosion

Water collecting, and bad drainage is more than just annoying–it will make deer go away. We provide culvert installs, trenching, and drainage redirection to help mitigate runoff and keep your property from getting too soaked, no matter how wet the season becomes.

Do It Now, Not Later

The time to order up excavation work in preparation for hunting is the heart of summer, when the ground is hard and wildlife has not yet sorted itself into predictable seasonal patterns. Acting early also gives time for the land to “rest” before opening day and for animals to return, naturally, to their previous patterns.

Let Thomas Excavation make it your best season ever. Whether you’re starting fresh or rebuilding a years-old plot, we’ll bring the big guns — and the big prep tools — to the site, all so you can let ’em fly straight.