OVS sells supplies for two main styles of deer fencing - plastic mesh or graduated woven wire. In addition, smooth wire for a New Zealand style fence is also available.  Shorter rolls of wire for pasture or corral use are available by special order.

Deer do an amazing amount of damage to specialty ag crops. New plantings are also especially susceptible to deer damage. 

On the West Coast we have Black-tailed deer and pockets of Mule deer.  The best method for crop protection is fencing (although effective sprays are also available… see the Pest Control section).  

Deer jump fences the same way every time unless they are on a dead run, which isn’t what they’re doing if they are interested in feeding.  They approach the fence closely, possibly even touching it with their neck and chest, and then leap vertically over the fence.  Fences are most successful at deterring deer if firmly built with quality, high tensile wire.

Wire option: OVS sells a 6’ graduated high tensile, class 3, 12.5 gauge game fence. This is commonly installed on wood or a combination of wood and t-posts.   If using wood, a 4-5” by 10’ post should be adequate, if placed every 16 feet, about 2 ˝ to 3 feet in the ground.   H-braces are constructed at the corners or at gates.  If t-posts are used, a 10’ heavyweight post is recommended.  Use a wood post every 4^th location if using t-posts as well, with posts in this combination placed every 12 feet.  Two high tensile smooth wires are placed above the woven fencing, giving additional height. Tensioners, staples, post pounders and other miscellaneous supplies will also be required. Call OVS for a quote; we only need to know the number of lineal feet you want to protect.