Acorns?

[totally_addicted]

This weekend I was only able to get out one time because I had a wedding. I decided to hunt a woods that is packed full of white oaks. I knew that this year the acorn crop was very solid in this area but thought with all the wind we had last week they would mostly be on the ground. So I set up right on a ridge that I thought would show me a lot of deer. The entire time I sat there it was raining acorns like mad. The thing that puzzles me is that I saw zero deer. I have hunted this same woods for 3 years now and have always saw many deer on opening weekend (usually 30+ opening weekend). What could be an explanation for the deer not being in the oaks? I sat with a perfect wind for my stand and I am just dumbfounded with the result. I am not discouraged just sort of confused what else they would rather be eating right now than those acorns. Any advice, ideas, or just thoughts to ponder would be appreciated.

A little background info on this piece of property. It is a 120 acre piece and has alfalfa to the south and west central part. The neighboring property is an amish farm that has a HUGE garden and a couple small corn fields. The oaks are abundant on adjacent properties as well.

Thanks for advice in advance!

[Meat-Run]

From the sounds of it they have a buffet in any direction, they probably choose the alfalfa that night keep trying.

mr

[Abndoc]

I also had acorns raining down, but with the undergrowth on the beans still green, they were all still out eating in the beans where I was at. this week things will change with everything browning up. be patient your in the right spot!!

[sticknstring]

Food sources can change fast this time of the year. Everything I've been seeing has been pounding the soybeans. They might be hitting the acorns after dark - who knows. One thing is certain, there will be deer in there sucking those up soon. Keep after it!

[totally_addicted]

There is only one field of soybeans within 10 miles of where I am hunting. It is about a mile as the crow flies from where I am. So it is definitely within range of the deer I am pursuing. They will be harvested within 2-3 weeks.

Thanks for all the advice.