Some people consider corn to be the best White Tailed Deer bait. Corn is the cheapest and most available deer bait, but it isn’t the best deer bait. Acorns are actually the best deer bait available. Corn is widespread sold, acorns are not. The reason for this is because acorns are living organisms and are hard to keep fresh and clean of mold. Deer will eat acorns even if they are moldy but customers will probably not buy moldy acorns at a feed store. If we cared about what deer eat we would spend more money and purchase the food deer prefer. Corn is high in carbs and to much corn is bad for deer, it can lead to dehydration and possibly death.
Take this article on acorns and deer baiting for proof that acorns are preferred food of deer:
http://bowsite.com/bowsite/features/armchair_biologist/acorns/acorns.html
The acorn is low in protein content but high in fats and carbohydrates. Acorns are easily digestible and their nutrients easily absorbed. Since acorns are easily digestible for deer, deer at many acorns per day and this allows them to get enough protein to keep them healthy. Acorns are the best food for getting meat on deer and hogs bones because the the high fat and carb content. Deer prefer White Oak Acorns over other acorns like Red Oak Acorns because of the tannins in acorns. White Oak Acorns are very low in tannic acid, white Red Oak Acorns are very high in tannins. What does this mean to the deer? White Oak Acorns are less sour and sweet tasting and more enjoyable to eat.
Bait your deer with acorns and you will find many deer!
