RE: Black locust bean pods ?
I have a bunch of locust trees on my property and the deer WILL indeed feed on them. They seem to prefer the pods when they are just a little sticky or gummy inside. It can be an ideal location to spot a shooter buck hanging out waiting for nightfall to join the Does and smallers bucks in the fields. I haven't found it to be a major attraction for deer groups though. Just one more secondary food sourse that you should factor into your hunting strategy.