CliffordN
Well-Known Member
I have located a tree that looks loaded. Stand is in place as of today, with camera watching. When should they start dropping?
When should I expect the Persimmons to drop?
- Thread starter CliffordN
- Start date
It varies greatly. I found some dropping the other day and i have seen them hanging on in December.
It's tree dependent. Got one tree that drops early October and another 200yds away that doesn't drop until winter.
Yep!! Most trees I've observed drop same time every year. One on my property never drops, opossum eat them till December. One i hunted for years would drop in early bow season and deer loved them. They would be so ripe they would bust open when they hit the ground.
They should be starting anytime and could last months. Weather , area, and tree dependent .
most in my area usually start dropping about the bow opener and peak in mid October
They start dropping here in late August, but I've seen bumper crop years go all the way into February.
In TN the trees o check regularly are pretty unpredictable.
I eat more than the deer do.
In TN the trees o check regularly are pretty unpredictable.
I eat more than the deer do.
Mr.Bro
Well-Known Member
Any time from late August to February.
My deer just walk right past them.
Occasionally one will stop and pick one up but never stop and chow down.
Good luck!
My deer just walk right past them.
Occasionally one will stop and pick one up but never stop and chow down.
Good luck!
ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER
Well-Known Member
I have kllled several big mature bucks under persimmon trees.the best I can remember everyone of those bucks have been late in the mornings toward noon. Most hunters have already gone home
BSK
Well-Known Member
Two varieties of wild persimmon exist. One drops early (primarily September into early October), and one holds fruit all the way into mid and late December. Not being a bow-hunter, I try to grow saplings from those trees that hold fruit all season long. I've watched deer feed under these trees all the way into post-rut.
In Nashville, I've seen persimmons already hitting the ground in the last week.
In Nashville, I've seen persimmons already hitting the ground in the last week.
That's exactly my experience. I've not seen the big attraction others report. I've seen raccoons going nuts for them but not deer. Like everything else I suppose it's situation specific. Every spot is a little different.
CliffordN
Well-Known Member
I found a tree out in a field once that had a huge trail coming out to it. Just hoping this one produces.
JCDEERMAN
Well-Known Member
All depends on the variety.
peytoncreekhunter
Well-Known Member
Don't forget to crack open a seed to get the snow prediction. Spoon-lots of snow, fork-not as much, knife-just cold cutting wind....
BSK
Well-Known Member
In my area, deer will forgo all other food to get at persimmons. #1 on the deer preference list.
Semi thread hijack but do deer prefer acorns over persimmons? My guess is starting now they prefer acorns.
BSK
Well-Known Member
In my area, they will walk through Swamp White Oak (#1 preferred acorn) to get at persimmons.
