Why Do Deer Eat Bur Oak Acorns and Love Them?
If you've spent any time scouting the woods or managing a piece of property, you've probably asked yourself, do deer eat bur oak acorns as readily as they do other types of hard mast? The short answer is a resounding yes, and in many cases, they'll walk right past a pile of corn or a lush clover patch just to get to them. These massive, fringed nuts are like the king-sized candy bars of the forest floor, and for a hungry whitetail, they're almost impossible to resist. ...