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Electric Fencing to Exclude Deer and Elk from Recovering Areas
Authors - Jim Knight, Extension Wildlife Specialist, Montana State UniversityLisa Schmidt, former Montana State University Extension Service, Madison-Jefferson County Agent, Montana
Fencing to exclude elk and deer from pastures Fences – most
effective, long-term Several fence types
Constructing an effective permanent electric fence Psychological barriers Deer, 8-wire Elk, 7-wire 6 feet high 4000 volts Keep charger on!
Constructing, cont.
Elk and deer need to see it
Shiny reflectors Molasses
Constructing, cont.
Cut vegetation Solar or battery
powered Mount to wooden post
Effective temporary electric fences 2-strand, 17-gauge Less expensive, but
more maintenance
Effective temporary electric fences, cont. Foil flags Keep fence on! Keep vegetation clear
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