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October 03, 2025
By Alex Gyllstrom
At the risk of stating the obvious, acorns are one of the most attractive natural food sources for whitetail deer throughout the fall. Now, before you keep scrolling, have you ever considered how and when they're attractive? It’s common to locate and verify if an area, ridge or even a tree is producing acorns and then immediately start putting a plan together to hunt while they’re still in the trees. In a high production year for oaks, it’s vital to understand the difference in oak species and their tendencies for when they are likely to drop their acorns. Keying in on these drop windows can help you prioritize various locations and stay a step ahead of the...
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