Will Fishing Line Keep Deer out?

A few strands of fishing line on stakes wrapped around the garden can be incredibly effective at deterring deer. ... A deer will spot the tasty produce in your garden, and start going for it. If their nose bumps into an obstacle that they can't see, they'll stop. Simple as that.

Does fishing line keep deer away?

Does fishing line keep deer out of the garden? Yes. When hung around the garden about 3 feet above the ground it can serve to deter deer from entering. This invisible deer fence startles deer when they come in to contact with it, and can work better than a short fence, which they just jump over.

What kind of fence will keep deer out?

Probably the most common deer fencing type, black mesh deer netting fastened to wooden 4x4s or metal t-bar garden posts is an effective way to keep deer out of the garden. It must be at least eight feet tall to keep the deer from jumping over it.