Which fencing approach is described as easy to maintain and used most often to protect orchards under high deer pressure?

• A. Permanent woven-wire fencing
• B. Vertical deer fence
• C. Off set or double fence
• D. Slanted seven-wire deer fence

Answer: (A)

When protecting orchards under heavy deer pressure, you want a fence that is reliable, relatively easy to maintain, and cost-effective over time. Permanent woven-wire fencing fits that need well. It is a sturdy barrier with no moving parts, so once it’s installed, maintenance mainly means replacing broken wires or sections and keeping posts straight. If you build it tall enough (commonly around 8 feet or more) and secure the bottom so deer can’t get under or through gaps, it blocks deer effectively. It’s also widely available from farm supply sources and easy to repair in the field, which keeps upkeep simple for large orchard blocks.

Other designs—such as double or off-set fences, or multi-wire slanted fences—offer strong deterrence but involve more components, more precise spacing and alignment, and more ongoing adjustments to stay effective. That extra complexity translates to higher maintenance effort, which is why permanent woven-wire fencing is the most practical choice for orchards facing high deer pressure.