I’m seeing pretty good crops of acorns and hickory nuts in Vinton and Jackson Counties this year. So our deer, turkey, squirrels and other wildlife should do well this winter. To learn more about the valuable food (Mast) that our trees produce for wildlife check out this Tree talk YouTube video (thanks to Duane Rigsby and Pat Dengel):
Here is a link to our OSU Extension Fact sheet (Enhancing Food (Mast) Production for Woodland Wildlife in Ohio) https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/f-60