Ontario Hunting License Practice Exam

What is the winter diet of white-tailed deer?

1. Grains and nuts

2. Woody buds and conifers like cedars

3. Grass and herbs

4. Bark and moss

The correct answer is: Woody buds and conifers like cedars

White-tailed deer are herbivores and rely on vegetation as their main food source. During the winter months, much of the vegetation has died or become inaccessible due to snow, making it difficult for deer to find food. However, they are able to survive by browsing on woody buds and conifers, such as cedars. This option is the most accurate because it mentions specific food sources that are commonly consumed by white-tailed deer during the winter. The other options are incorrect because they either do not include food sources that are typically consumed by deer or are not as commonly found in their winter diet. Grains and nuts are not as readily available during the winter, grass and herbs are not as nutrient-rich for deer in the colder months, and bark and moss are not usually preferred by deer as food sources.