one idea might be to leave a section open on some of the established deer trails leading onto your property. These might even become prime stand spots, from what ive seen on tv, deer out west would rather go through an opening in the fence rather than jump or crawl under. just an idea. i would think that if the deer are naturally going to/through your property, a fence wont deter many deer, if any at all, as long as it isnt 8 feet high.