Thanks for the info.

From what I've seen so far, the black oak variety (in the red oak family) seem to be the most loaded of all species.

But,if there are whites around,will they be interested in red/black,oaks?

Generally, species in the white oak family have lower tannin content than those in the red family, hence are less bitter.

Generally, species in the white oak family have lower tannin content than those in the red family, hence are less bitter. However, most white oak varieties go to root in late fall or early winter, while most red oak varieties don't go to root until spring.

White oak variety acorns "fatten" deer up in fall, but red oak acorns carry the deer through the winter.

With chestnut oaks being an exception. They are very high in tannic acid, which is why deer will feed on them until something else becomes available.

What type of chestnuts, swamp or mountain? Deer prefer swamp but not mountain.

What type of chestnuts, swamp or mountain? Deer prefer swamp but not mountain.

I've not heard the term mountain chestnut oaks. I was talking about plain ol' chestnut oaks - probably the same thing since they usually grow at higher elevations. Here's a description and pictures http://www.pursuithunting.com/2007/09/tree-id-chestnut-oak.html
I've heard them called rock oaks.

I've not heard the term mountain chestnut oaks. I was talking about plain ol' chestnut oaks - probably the same thing since they usually grow at higher elevations. Here's a description and pictures http://www.pursuithunting.com/2007/09/tree-id-chestnut-oak.html
I've heard them called rock oaks.

There are two types of Chestnut Oaks, the Mountain Chestnut--which grows on poor, rocky soil ridge-tops and uplands--and the Swamp Chestnut--which grows in wet bottomlands. The Swamp Chestnut is highly preferred, the Mountain Chestnut is not.

Yep. We are talking about the same thing Quercus prinus. You say tomato I say tomato...

Actually, we're not talking about the same tree. The Mountain Chestnut is Quercus prinus. The Swamp Chestnut Oak is Quercus michauxii. The Mountain Chestnut is primarily found in TN on poor, dry soil upland sites east of KY Lake while the Swamp Chestnut is primarily found in wetter bottomland sites west of KY Lake.

In my area (western Highland Rim), because of the prevalence of so many more desirable oaks, deer will hardly touch Mountain Chestnut Oak acorns. However, on the Plateau and higher elevations of East TN, the Mountain Chestnut can be highly preferred, as few other species may be available.