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Wild apples clinging to a branch in winter.

How to Hunt Fruit Trees for Late-Season Deer

Late-clinging apples, persimmons, and pears are hidden—and overlooked—magnets for hungry post-season bucks
ByGerald Almy
Dec 12, 2025
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