This punch in of deer fencing for years has been a go-to for gardeners and farmers for years.

This option is the most affordable, but it may look less attractive than some other options.

Installing polypropylene mesh tightlyrather than letting it become loosecan help it look more like standard fencing.

Deer fencing with a herd of deer running.

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Keep in mind that deer are powerful animals that can rupture plastic fencing that isn’t strong enough.

The breaking load figure signifies how strong the product is.

Some options are affordable, while others can become expensive depending on the brand.

Deer standing behind wire fence

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A variation is a product known as “The Wireless Deer Fence.”

Like other conventional fences, chain-link fencing can also serve as a barrier to deer.

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In general, it’s best for deer fencing to be at least 8 feet tall.

Mesh deer fencing keeping a buck at bay

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By choosing a wood privacy fence, it’s easy to get by without the full 8-foot fencing height.

However, wood privacy fences are often expensive.

Rather than fences, some homeowners also prefer to use deer repellents.

Deer trapped by an electric fence

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Depending on the product, deer are driven away because they dislike the smell or taste of the substance.

Deer biting on a chain link fence

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Deer laying down by a wooden privacy fence

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