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