White-tailed deer and mule deer can devastate fruit orchards, landscaped ornamental shrubbery, and vegetable gardens in a single overnight feeding. For homeowners living near greenbelts, woodlands, or suburban foothills, standard 4-foot or 6-foot fences fail to stop agile deer from leaping directly into the yard.
The 8-Foot Rule of Deer Fencing
A healthy adult white-tailed deer can easily clear a vertical leap of 7 feet from a standstill. For reliable deer exclusion, wildlife biologists and fencing contractors mandate a minimum height of 8 feet (96 inches).
