Three American Hazelnut, 12-18 inches tall
Two Northern Pecan, 12-18 inches tall
Two Butternut, 12-18 inches tall
Three Black Walnut, 12-18 inches tall 
 
For land managers and hunters, planting "hard mast" (nuts) is an investment in the
health of the herd. While food plots provide seasonal greens, fat-rich nuts are the engine
of winter survival.
Why This Collection Matters for Game:
White-Tailed Deer: In late fall, bucks are depleted from the rut and does are
pregnant. They desperately need the concentrated fats found in Pecans and
Hazelnuts to rebuild body mass before the snow flies. Unlike acorns, which can
be inconsistent, these trees add diversity that ensures food is available even
during a "bad oak year."
Wild Turkey: Turkeys require ground-level foraging. The low-hanging clusters of
the American Hazelnut are perfectly positioned for them, while the durable shells
of walnuts provide a "survival pantry" that persists on the forest floor long after
softer fruits have rotted.
American Hazelnut
Accessible Food: The nuts grow low to the ground, making them accessible to turkeys,
pheasants, and chipmunks.
Northern Pecan
High-Energy Fuel: The thin-shelled nuts are easier to crack than walnuts, making them a
favorite for a wider range of birds, including crows and woodpeckers.
Butternut
Rare Habitat: Because they are disappearing from the wild, planting one provides a
unique food source that is becoming critically scarce in natural forests.
Black Walnut
Moth Magnet: It is a primary host plant for the Luna Moth, Regal Moth, and Imperial
Moth. Without these trees, these giant silk moths lose a major breeding ground