As many here know, persimmons can be deadly for filling the freezer early. For a period of several years I hunted a property loaded with both our native Southern crabapple and persimmons in Georgia. These hunts weren't trophy hunts but freezer filling time. :) Over the years I've observed a variety of species enjoying persimmons. Last year I put a camera on a prolific tree located in a cow pasture. I had no plans to hunt the tree because the cows kept the fruit picked up. I pulled the camera after one night, during which, besides many cows, coyotes, coons, possums, red fox and gray fox visited the tree. I put a camera on a tree in a grove on a property I normally hunt this week, one with numerous persimmon and honey locust. In 24 hours coyotes, coons, deer, possums and armadillos rotated in and out searching for persimmons. From personal observation I've found that armadillos are generally the first visitors in the evening. I was surprised no fox showed up but they will. Dogs will also show up occasionally and partake. One night was sufficient and I pulled the camera and hung a stand. Love those persimmons.:)

I've got every persimmon in the wma's I hunt marked on my GPS. A few places there are enough of them to make a route to still hunt along. They are game magnets for sure...

I have a farm that is in Loudon county va 4 hours from my house on the coast. on the farm is a persimmon tree patch with a creek running through it some of the trees are large enough for me to get in with my climber. & year after year without any scouting I can go there and kill deer 90% guaranteed

Cliff if I find that tree you'll prolly get a pic of me eating them. I love those things. :)

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