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takeakidhuntin

11-05-2005 08:18 PM

Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

As the name implies the nut taste bitter to humans.I have seen squirrels eat them though.Does anyone know if deer like them?Thanks

Wingbone

11-06-2005 04:59 AM

RE: Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

Deer do not eat them, only squirrels and chipmunks, etc.

VAhuntr

11-06-2005 05:14 AM

RE: Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

Never seen a deer eat hickory nuts.

Kybuckhunter

11-06-2005 09:35 AM

RE: Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

I have read that they can but I think they would be low on their list. The bitter part won't bother them. Most acorns are bitter and so are crab apples but they love them.

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