Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

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11-05-2005 | 08:18 PM

takeakidhuntin

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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

11-06-2005 | 04:59 AM

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RE: Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

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

11-06-2005 | 05:14 AM

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RE: Do deer eat Bitternut Hickory nuts?

Never seen a deer eat hickory nuts.

11-06-2005 | 09:35 AM

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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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