 It's no secret that oak trees provide acorns, and acorns provide valuable nutrition for whitetail during colder months. Many deer hunters focus hunting efforts around white oaks, and rightfully so, as deer often prefer their acorns over red oaks. White oak acorns have a lower taining content than those from red oaks, thus making them less bitter and more palatable. In regards to mass production, red oak acorns are produced over two growing season, whereas white oak acorns are produced in one growing season. Because of this, late spring freezes can negatively impact white oak production, while red oaks may still provide valuable mass production in that same year. Biologists suggest managing for a diversity of oak species on one property, as opposed to the thought of managing for one species in particular.