Really?? Deer clobber them around the region where my camp sits. I've tasted some chestnut oak acorns and they were nice and sweet - about the same as white oak acorns. But in the mountains with no ag - maybe it's a matter of "not much choice" ??? It's possible a variety of ag crops would change the deer's preferences. But in our hunting grounds, chestnut oak acorns are a favorite food.
I'd be happy with more chestnut oaks!!!