The opposite of "beat bushes" would be to "avoid bushes" or "stay away from bushes." While beating bushes is often done to startle animals and flush them out into the open, avoiding bushes would be the opposite action and could be done to prevent scaring away animals or for personal safety if the bushes are known to be hazardous. Other antonyms for "beat bushes" could include phrases such as "keep quiet" or "move silently" which are actions taken to avoid startling any nearby animals into running away. Regardless of the antonym used, it is important to always be aware of one's surroundings when exploring in nature.