The Guide to Deer Fencing: Installation & Benefits - ProFence LLC

Deer fencing is an effective solution for agriculturists, ranchers, and gardeners looking to protect their plants, crops, and landscaping from deer damage. Areas with high deer populations can cause frustrations for homeowners and landowners. Finding your garden or yard destroyed by grazing deer can lead to persistent issues. Your landscapes, crops, trees- even gardens and flowers can experience havoc from being unprotected. That’s why ProFence is here to help you with deer fencing installation. In this blog, we’ll explore deer fencing, its benefits, and its costs. You’ll be on your way to making an informed decision about protecting your outdoor areas in no time!

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What is Deer Fencing?

Deer fencing prevents deer and similar grazers from entering certain areas. Orchards, crops, and gardens will likely need extra protection from the outside environment. Fencing is usually 6 to 8 feet tall to keep deer from jumping over it. The materials used vary, including wood, mesh, plastic, and wire. This fencing will help protect your trees, crops, and landscape from damage caused by grazing animals like deer.

Why Do You Need Deer Fencing?

Deer can wreak havoc in suburban and rural areas. They typically feed on flowers, young trees, and gardens. Without proper protection, they can ruin all the hard work you’ve put into your landscape. Deer fencing offers a long-term solution that creates a barrier that deer can’t easily cross. Proper fencing can let your plants grow without a constant concern of damage.

Benefits of Deer Fencing

Protects Your Gardens and Landscaping

The primary benefit of deer fencing is protecting your plants and landscaping. Deer desire to graze on flowers, shrubs, and trees, which can cause aesthetic and plant or crop health issues. You can create a physical barrier that protects your landscape and gardens by installing deer fencing. This allows your plant or garden to grow undisturbed and to its total capacity.

Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness

Deer fencing is a one-time investment that provides long-term protection of your landscape. While initial costs can be high, maintenance is minimal in the long run. Unlike repellents or other control methods, you won’t need to constantly buy new products or reapply anything. The one-time upfront cost causes this fencing to be an excellent and cost-effective solution.

Environmentally Friendly

Unlike chemical repellents, deer fencing is a sustainable solution for the surrounding environment. It doesn’t rely on pesticides or toxic sprays while still keeping your garden safe without harming the environment. Deer fences are chemical-free, eco-friendly option.

Aesthetic Flexibility

Fencing doesn’t have to be an eyesore. Wooden fences add a decorative touch to your landscape, and mesh or wire fences can blend in with plants and trees. You can have adequate protection without compromising on aesthetics regarding deer fencing. There are multiple options to help fit any need, practically and tastefully.

Types of Deer Fencing Materials

Wire Fencing for Deer Control

Wire fencing is most common for deer control when it comes to installing deer fencing. Woven wire mesh is very durable, making it ideal to withstand the pressure of deer pushing through. The wire comes in thinner and thicker gauge options, offering more or less strength for your needs.

Plastic or Polyethylene Mesh for Fencing

Plastic mesh is also another option for deer fencing. Due to its being lightweight and flexible, it makes for an easy installation. Although, it is less durable than other options and may degrade over time. Plastic mesh is better suited for smaller, seasonal gardens that aren’t used year-round.

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Electric Fencing

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Electric deer fencing is an option that adds an extra deterrent. It delivers a mild electrical pulse that shocks the deer if they attempt to cross or pass through. It’s often combined with another type of fencing as an extra layer of protection. Electrical fences are effective, but they do require more additional maintenance than other fences.

Wooden Fencing for Deer

Wooden fences offer a much more natural look than wire or mesh fencing. They’re aesthetically appealing but can be harder to maintain and more costly than other options. Their maintenance and costs make them less common fence choices.

Professional Deer Fencing Installation Process

Planning and Preparation for Installation

The first step in fencing installation is planning. Professionals will measure the area you want to protect to determine how much material is needed. They will also help you choose the best materials based on your property’s conditions, your budget, and the required durability. Whether using mesh, wire, wood, or electrical fencing, they ensure the materials are long-lasting. After selecting materials, a layout is created to ensure proper setup. If you’re unsure about the process or prefer professional help, experts like ProFence can handle the installation for you.

Installing the Fence Posts

The installation process requires precision. Depending on the type of fence, posts must be placed 8 to 10 feet apart. Using a post driver or manually digging holes, the posts are securely anchored into the ground. The posts must be tall enough to prevent deer from jumping over them. By ensuring proper installation, you can be confident that your fence will be stable and durable.

Attaching the Fencing Material

Once the posts are anchored and set, the fencing material is attached. Whether using wire mesh, plastic, or another option, the fencing is unrolled and securely fastened to the posts. It’s essential to keep the material tight to prevent sagging, ensuring the security of your crops and gardens. Clips, tie wires, or staples are used to secure the material. The bottom of the fence is also anchored to the ground to stop deer from crawling underneath.

Optional Enhancements for Your Deer Fence

You can improve your deer fence with additional features for better effectiveness. A common option is adding an electric component, which installs a low-voltage electric line at the top or bottom to further deter deer. Additionally, adding a smaller second fence at the bottom helps prevent deer from squeezing underneath. These upgrades are particularly useful in areas with high deer populations or where deer have attempted to breach the fence.

Maintenance and Repairs for Deer Fencing

After installing the deer fence, regular maintenance keeps it in good condition. Periodically checking for damage, such as sagging or holes, ensures proper protection. Since deer are persistent, promptly repairing any issues is crucial to maintain the fence’s effectiveness and protect your plants. A professional at ProFence will ensure your fence remains in top shape and continues to protect your property for years.

Is it Worth the Investment?

Although deer fencing requires an initial investment, it proves cost-effective in the long run. It provides reliable protection for your plants, crops, and landscape while eliminating the need for frequent repellents. For gardeners and farmers, fencing offers a wise investment.

Conclusion

Deer fencing effectively protects your garden, orchard, or landscape. While the initial costs may vary, the benefits far outweigh the price in the long run. Fencing reduces ongoing costs, provides long-term plant protection, and offers an environmentally friendly solution. Whether you choose a simple mesh fence or a decorative wooden design, fencing keeps your plants safe from deer.

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Hi,
I have a life sentence block in nz. Got deer issues (eating our fruit trees etc) so are putting up a deer fence, around 350 metres.

The section is 90% native bush with around the house cleared and in grass/fruit trees etc.

I'm currently clearing a path by hand through the native bush in preparation of installing the deer fence. I'm using 2.7m intermediate posts and 3m strainers with 1.9m welded mesh fence.

My tools are axe/shovel/pick/saw/hammer etc... and a manual post driver for the intermediate posts. No chain saw or tractor.

The terrain has some straight flat bits, but mostly its uneven ground, some down gullies, up steep hills, sometimes needing to curve around large trees.

My question is around straining. Ive read for each change in height and direction you need a strainer. I've purchased 10 strainers, 81 intermediate posts and 300 metres of mesh. I dont really want to use strainers for each change as it will be loads of work and cost. So for the bits where I need to change directions in say 4 metres lengths, i was just going to use intermediate posts. Or am I wrong in this and it needs to be all strainers? Also, would I need to put stays onto 4 metre lengths if they are strainers? I'm going to tigthen the fence using two claw hammers.

The strainers on the corners for the longer 50 metre runs ill put a foot on them and strainers.

Yes I'm a glutton for punishment

Thanks in advance
Miles Should be fine with decent heavy posts for slight changes in direction with short runs in between, save strainers for where you have more major bends or longer runs in between.

A few wild deer are a lot different to the pressure a large mob of farmed deer can put on a fence and so you can afford to be sensible about straining tension - the top of the net only needs to be tight and not cranked to 170kgs of strain, but you can put more on the bottom maybe?

Stays are more necessary as your corner gets tighter, I foot any strainers that I stay (nail some offcuts or 3x2 onto the bottom before you ram dirt in) as they can quite easily jack up out of the ground once stays are fitted. Like a kickstand on a motorbike.

If you do have good parts of boundary fencing then an economical option can be "toprigger" ie getting a banding tool and using stainless straps to put a treated 4x2 to an existing fenceline, a lot of that done down south here in the 80s

Personally I say don't go too overkill just to keep wild ones out, deer farmers fences have to put up with some huge pressure at times compared to one or two. All that's really needed is something they can't easily bounce over.

I was going to suggest moving to Oz! But then you may have mice, rabbits, dingos, cats and roos to keep you occupied.

Are you allowed to shoot and eat any of the dear?

That was first option but hunter I had pop and have a look said would be pretty hard to get them, bush is pretty rough with lots of vines etc and main reason was neighbours wouldn’t give permission to go onto their place, I have houses within 100 metres of our place on either side

Should be fine with decent heavy posts for slight changes in direction with short runs in between, save strainers for where you have more major bends or longer runs in between.

A few wild deer are a lot different to the pressure a large mob of farmed deer can put on a fence and so you can afford to be sensible about straining tension - the top of the net only needs to be tight and not cranked to 170kgs of strain, but you can put more on the bottom maybe?

Stays are more necessary as your corner gets tighter, I foot any strainers that I stay (nail some offcuts or 3x2 onto the bottom before you ram dirt in) as they can quite easily jack up out of the ground once stays are fitted. Like a kickstand on a motorbike.

If you do have good parts of boundary fencing then an economical option can be "toprigger" ie getting a banding tool and using stainless straps to put a treated 4x2 to an existing fenceline, a lot of that done down south here in the 80s

Personally I say don't go too overkill just to keep wild ones out, deer farmers fences have to put up with some huge pressure at times compared to one or two. All that's really needed is something they can't easily bounce over.

Thanks that’s really helpful.

Thanks that’s really helpful.

No worries! In an ideal world we have pots of money to throw at things and bottomless soil to dig in ruddy great posts that last 150 years.

In reality on a lifestyle block it all comes out of the bank account and we have been on a tight/no budget for long enough to work out what you can do on a shoestring that might just work - and can report a lot of these "topped up" sheep fences have stood the test of time.
Especially on boundaries where the existing sheep fences have been built well, there is seldom enough challenge to warrant a budget blowout (and those who did convert to deer farming that way quickly folded) One consideration may be to put in a deer trap with a drop gate, so you can catch and eat a few local deer that prowl your perimeter.
There are some quite ingenious ways to rig a trap and each one you get is one less, plus free venison is great.

I've made a few pig and deer traps here not far apart, the remnants from the deer (or goats) make great bait for the pigs. Our mates in the UK will be horrified but we could have a serious problem here otherwise. Have taken 400 goats and 100 pigs off here in the past year.

One consideration may be to put in a deer trap with a drop gate, so you can catch and eat a few local deer that prowl your perimeter.
There are some quite ingenious ways to rig a trap and each one you get is one less, plus free venison is great.

I've made a few pig and deer traps here not far apart, the remnants from the deer (or goats) make great bait for the pigs. Our mates in the UK will be horrified but we could have a serious problem here otherwise. Have taken 400 goats and 100 pigs off here in the past year.

Yeah did consider that but couldn’t find something which wasn’t expensive to buy. That said I’ve spent more of posts/wire than what it would have costed in hindsight. Bonus though is it will hopefully stop wekas come onto the deck and pooping all over. Did you know of any plans for one as I struggled to find something on line? Cheapest one is probably to use a guillotine-style setup that only needs to be as wide as a deer if you have open space above. A cyclone cattle gate is plenty tough enough and then it just slides inside a couple of tracks bolted to posts. If you have an "inside bend" in your fenceline that can serve as a funnel then that's a spot for it. (Y)

Make a bit of a triangle enclosure with your leftovers from fencing to hold your captured deer and then just rig a bait. My design is to put a length of closeline at about ground-level between some stakes at the back of the trap that is tight, and then rig up some deer food to it.

Small swedes work well - when the deer pull on the tops it trips the pin every time. I use fishing line and treble hooks as it's so easy to attach things like vegetables and fruit that way.

Oh, and don't forget to put a door/ gate in or you won't get your deer out unless you pack it out

Cheapest one is probably to use a guillotine-style setup that only needs to be as wide as a deer if you have open space above. A cyclone cattle gate is plenty tough enough and then it just slides inside a couple of tracks bolted to posts. If you have an "inside bend" in your fenceline that can serve as a funnel then that's a spot for it. (Y)

Make a bit of a triangle enclosure with your leftovers from fencing to hold your captured deer and then just rig a bait. My design is to put a length of closeline at about ground-level between some stakes at the back of the trap that is tight, and then rig up some deer food to it.

Small swedes work well - when the deer pull on the tops it trips the pin every time. I use fishing line and treble hooks as it's so easy to attach things like vegetables and fruit that way.

Oh, and don't forget to put a door/ gate in or you won't get your deer out unless you pack it out

Thanks will keep that in mind and sounds a good solution. I’ll add to the list of projects I have

Thanks will keep that in mind and sounds a good solution. I’ll add to the list of projects I have

A mate down the Catlins has a great one, two long fencelines running through his bush block that doubles as a lane between a back road and his home farm. All you do is look in from the top of a hill with binos, and if there are deer in there then you shoot down the road and shut the gate.

Is electric fencing not an option? I am surprised it hasn't been mentioned as the site appears to be near houses.

Not the best for our Sika and Reds, they bound over the top with absolute delight and short it out every 20 minutes.

Farmed deer yes (after training), but wild ones that don't know anything about electric fences have zero respect for wires as they've never been stopped by a wire fence.
See fence - jump fence, that seems to be the game.

Really best with mesh because of the maintenance factor
In saying that, we had hinds bowl about 300m of good deer fencing flat to the ground pigeons in a haybarn spooked them and that led to some maintenance !!