What fruit do white tail deer eat?

White-tailed deer are opportunistic herbivores and will eat a wide variety of fruits, depending on the season and what's available. Here are some common fruits in their diet:

Seasonal Fruits:

* Spring:

* Wild Strawberries

* Blackberries

* Raspberries

* Wild Grapes

* Pawpaw

* Mulberries

* Summer:

* Apples (from orchards or wild trees)

* Peaches

* Pears

* Cherries

* Blueberries

* Grapes

* Autumn:

* Acorns (a major food source in the fall)

* Persimmons

* Hackberries

* Crabapples

* Berries (like wild blackberries and raspberries, if still available)

Important Note: While deer will eat fruit, they don't rely on it as their primary food source. Their diet mostly consists of:

* Forbs: Herbaceous plants (non-woody plants) like clover, alfalfa, and wildflowers.

* Grasses: Various types of grasses.

* Twigs and Shoots: These are important in the winter when other food sources are scarce.

* Mushrooms: Especially in damp areas.

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