White Oak Acorns: The Taste Deer Prefer

Did you know that deer prefer White Oak Acorns over other varieties? Starting in September through October, Oak trees begin dropping hundreds of acorns to the ground and deer begin naturally snacking as they lie scattered across the woods. These acorns are typically low in protein but provide a boost of carbohydrates and fats that are easily digested and absorbed by deer.

While they may be small, each acorn provides energy that keeps deer moving around the woods as the weather begins to cool down. Acorns are also great grazing meals as deer must take their time to individually eat acorns scattered below trees. 

But with a variety of Oak trees dropping acorns throughout the woods, it has been proven that deer prefer White Oak Acorns over other varieties. Why? 

Acorns: Tannic Acid Concentrations

All acorns contain tannic acid, which is a bitter-tasting chemical produced by tannins that protects the acorn from oxidation, microbes, and animal predation. High tannin concentration creates a bitter flavor and can cause digestive irritation, so deer naturally pursue acorns that have lower amounts of tannin. 

White Oak Acorns have the lowest tannin acid levels compared to other acorn varieties and therefore have a slightly sweet flavor, making them the preferable choice of deer. 

Feeding Deer What They Want:

Now you know that deer love White Oak Acorn. But it’s not easy to go through the woods and pick up individual acorns to bring back to your feed spots.

That’s why we came up with a solution:

H&W White Oak Acorn Flavor Corn is an alternative option to the natural flavor that deer know and love. H&W White Oak Acorn Flavored Corn taps into the natural eating habits of deer by combining our shelled & cleaned corn with the familiar flavor & scent of White Oak acorns. Feed your deer the flavors familiar to the natural habitat that they expect and return to year after year.