Recommended for low deer pressure on small acreages.
Low-profile electric fences have been shown to be effective controls on small acreages (10-15 acres) where yearly deer pressure is low to moderate. A popular design has been the New Hampshire 3-wire fence which consists of 2 outer wires at 12-15 inches and 36-43 inches. The wire on the crop side is placed at 36 inches inside the outer wires at the height of 25-30 inches. The 2-dimensional aspect of the fence coupled with the electric shock received by deer touching the wires has proven effective in summer or under winter conditions where deer pressures are low. On larger acreages or under high deer pressure, some deer will jump over or through the barrier, thus creating a potential damage problem.