Anti-Deer Fence (3D Scented 3 to 5 Strand)
Instructions/Diagrams
It’s two vertical fences of electrified rope set 3 ft apart. They combine to make a barrier that has both depth and height. The rope is supported by FiberRods™ and /or insulated wood or steel posts. An energizer is connected to the rope to provide the essential pulses that instill fear in deer. Scent caps are attached to the rope at intervals to induce deer to touch the rope with their noses.
Cost
As low as 44¢ per ft.
Why does a 3D fence work?
Experts tell us that deer have “landing anxiety” before they decide to jump over something. So, when facing a fence that has height, length and depth (thus 3D) deer are more tentative than with a fence that’s only “2D” (tall/wide but not deep). Why? It seems that the depth perception of species with side-of-the-head eye placement (deer, horses) is less than for species with both eyes in front (cattle, humans). That is why deer are tentative when they see a 3D fence and are likely to stop...slowly walk up to the fence...check the fence with their nose...and receive a strong electric shock. The pain encourages deer to find a less risky “restaurant,” trail or bedding ground.
Use scent caps as a method to attract deer and other wildlife to a fence. To be used as an aid to train animals that the fence is energized.
To install and maintain
- Drive in the posts.
- Attach insulators/clips. Insert and tension rope.
- Attach and bait scent caps.
- Electrify with a suitable energizer.
- Check voltage—3500 minimum.
- Perform semiannual maintenance. Expect to tension the rope and reset some of the FiberRod posts.
- Scent caps should be refilled with apple scent before a season of high deer activity (and ideally every 10 days during the high-activity seasons). When are those seasons? For rubbing damage it’s in the autumn before the rut. For browsing damage it depends on plant species being browsed.
- Weed growth under electrified ropes needs to be removed or sprayed once each summer.
You will need an energizer for this fence. Please refer to the Energizer section to determine your needs or refer to our energizer comparison chart.
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We offer many fences to fit your situation, including different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Questions? Call our fence consultants at
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Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 660 ft roll
Item #256500 -Highly visible polyester electric fence conductor that’s easy-to-handle with excellent conductivity over long distances. 25 years probable life.
$98.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 1320 ft roll
Item #256600 -Highly visible polyester electric fence conductor that’s easy-to-handle with excellent conductivity over long distances. 25 years probable life.
$196.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 1320 ft. roll
Item #256910 -Rope fence for both permanent and portable situations because polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. Use for horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
$118.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -Rope fence for both permanent and portable situations because polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. Use for horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
$59.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll
Item #245100 -Electric fence conductor that's best used for temporary or permanent electric livestock fences.
$40.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 1320 ft roll
Item #245200 -Electric fence conductor that's best used for temporary or permanent electric livestock fences.
$80.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliBraid®, 660 ft. roll
Item #256710 -6.0mm conductor for electric fences. Black/white color combination is easy for humans and livestock to see.
$113.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliBraid®, 1320 ft. roll
Item #256730 -6.0mm conductor for electric fences. Black/white color combination is easy for humans and livestock to see.
$226.00
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Posts and Accessories
SmoothCote™ FiberRods, 4 ft. (3/8 in. dia)
Item #321841 -Lightweight fiberglass posts for use with livestock containment fence or deer deterrent fence.
$1.40 -
Posts and Accessories
SmoothCote™ FiberRods, 5 ft. (3/8 in. dia)
Item #321851 -Lightweight fiberglass posts for use with livestock containment fence or deer deterrent fence.
$1.75 -
Handling Equipment
Steel T Posts, 6 ft.
Item #327600 -Thick galvanized coating protects posts from the elements. Excellent supports for portable, permanent and high-tensile fence systems.
$21.50
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Scent Caps
Item #256300 -Conductive metal caps that when scented, attract deer and other wildlife to a fence. Animals test the fence and learn to stay away.
$0.69 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Apple Scent, 4 oz. bottle
Item #256404 -Apply to scent caps on electric fences to entice deer to test out fences around gardens, sweet corn patches and vineyards.
$6.90 -
Windup Systems and Accessories
EzeReel™ Complete (includes spool & support)
Item #238600 -An effective reel for winding, unwinding and storing conductors. Less costly to use than other reels.
$34.75 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
Insulators
PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator
Item #369200 -For insulating low-tension electric fences at corner and end posts and around trees.
$1.12 -
Insulators
ScrewOn Rope/Tape Insulator
Item #325400 -For holding rope, twine and narrow tape onto portable electric fence posts.
$0.39 -
Insulators
Rotating Corner Post Insulator
Item #380900 -Allows rope, twine, tape and cable to flow around corners and curves when tension changes occur (due to ice, snow and impacts).
$1.03 -
Insulators
TuffRing II Insulator, white
Item #380705 -Ring-shaped electric fence insulator for holding low-tension conductors to wood fence posts.
$0.70 -
Insulators
SnapOn Harp Clip 3/8"
Item #325310 -For attaching conductors at desired height on 3/8" fiberglass posts. Design allows conductors in but prevents their escape.
$0.24 -
Insulators
PowerGrip Clip
Item #325000 -Simple spring metal clip that hold electric fence conductors to 3/8" insulated fence posts.
$0.20 -
Insulators
PI 21 Terminal Insulator
Item #369100 -Reliable electric fence insulator for wood/steel posts and trees at the ends, corners or curves of semi-permanent and temporary fences.
$0.53 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
P Spring
Item #255010 -Used to keep rope fences at desired tension. Install a P Spring every 1320 ft.
$3.10 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
PowerLink™ 4.0, 48" long
Item #335505 -Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without the need of turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.
$5.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope Connector 1.0
Item #256200 -An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.
$1.60 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope-To-Rope Link
Item #335610 -Use this Rope-To-Rope Link to make a rapid connections between 6mm electrified rope lines on permanent fences.
$6.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.6 (for 6 mm rope)
Item #256210 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.82 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
BlitzLight™
Item #132300 -Flashes with every pulse over 3000V (the opposite of the Volt Alarm). For energizers 0.5 joule or larger.
$45.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.45
Precautions
Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.
Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier’s website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.
Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.
Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.