How important is it???
03-24-2008, 02:51 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Jefferson County, Missouri
Posts: 7,684
RE: How important is it???
i would agree, and in daylight hours, i think they are much more likely to be in the oaks checking does, than out in the middle of a field. im no expert though, thats just personal experience
03-24-2008, 03:23 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northwest suburbs, Illinois
Posts: 2,075
RE: How important is it???
I actually don't believe its that important to have Oaks on a property. It's always good.. but I don't consider it important. Their are many food sources that "come into season" that whitetail browse heavily on.
And staging bucks..?? That's a touchy subject. But they'll stage wherever they feel safe.. Oaks or not.
And staging bucks..?? That's a touchy subject. But they'll stage wherever they feel safe.. Oaks or not.
03-24-2008, 05:08 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Millboro, Va
Posts: 1,134
RE: How important is it???
I think having White Oaks is on your property is huge. Acorns are the deer's most preferred food, bar none, and will abandon food plots and other excellent food sources for them. Since they are loaded with carbohydrates and fats, deer instictively eat them to prepare them for the rigors of the rut and winter. White Oaks=Whitetails.
