When Deer Are Fed by Neighbors, No Plant Is Truly Deer-Resistant

The Core Problem

Neighbors feeding deer creates an artificially high, habituated population that ignores natural foraging instincts. Deer will sample almost any plant when pressure is high.

Only Reliable Barrier

An 8‑foot tall woven‑wire fence extending to the ground is the only sure exclusion. Six‑foot fences are easily jumped; any gap will be exploited.

Long‑Term Outlook

Without stopping the feeding, the deer herd will eventually exceed carrying capacity, leading to starvation, disease, or culling. Encourage neighbors to treat deer as wildlife, not pets.