This isn't new, but I have never seen anyone post this study before.
I shot a buck this year that was ANCIENT. What surprised me was that he had whole acorns in him. I'm assuming he regurgitated them and ground them with his cud, but I'm not exactly sure. All he had in him were acorns and grass.
I bring this up because over the years, I have seen deer eat all sorts of stuff that would have never suspected them of eating. Especially late season. And if you read the study, browse was the main part of their diet, at least where I hunt. Hunting food sources on public land is pretty hard sometimes, especially in areas where you can't bait.
Anyway, pretty interesting study!
I shot a buck this year that was ANCIENT. What surprised me was that he had whole acorns in him. I'm assuming he regurgitated them and ground them with his cud, but I'm not exactly sure. All he had in him were acorns and grass.
I bring this up because over the years, I have seen deer eat all sorts of stuff that would have never suspected them of eating. Especially late season. And if you read the study, browse was the main part of their diet, at least where I hunt. Hunting food sources on public land is pretty hard sometimes, especially in areas where you can't bait.
Anyway, pretty interesting study!
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