6 ft vs 8 ft Woven Wire Deer Fence: Which Height Fits the Project?

By Eric

Woven Wire FenceDeer FencePublished October 23, 2026

Is 6 ft or 8 ft the right deer fence height?

For a large garden, orchard or perimeter where dependable deer exclusion is the goal, an 8 ft design is a stronger starting point than a simple 6 ft fence. A 6 ft enclosure can deter deer in some small or lower-pressure settings, but height alone does not prove exclusion. Review the whole boundary, gate and ground gaps.

Woven wire deer fence boundary with wooden posts and braced end

1. Compare the actual project, not just two nominal heights

Question	6 ft (72 in) request	8 ft (96 in) request
Exclusion goal	Potential deterrent; check deer pressure and enclosure size	Common starting height for broad deer exclusion
KUNYU published comparison	72 in S-knot horse roll is a different product; KUNYU manufactures 72 in fixed-knot mesh to an approved deer-specific drawing	2096-6-330 fixed-knot deer fence, 96 in, 20 lines, 330 ft
Still to design	Openings, gates, braces, grade changes and ground contact

KUNYU's 78 in hinge-joint deer fence is another published option between these nominal heights. It should not be represented as a 72 in or 96 in substitute without the buyer approving the design.

2. What does independent deer guidance say?

Iowa State University Extension notes that small enclosures and opaque barriers can behave differently from a visible, open fence. Its garden guidance gives 8 ft as a starting height for protecting a whole garden. These are application principles, not a KUNYU performance test or a guarantee at a given site.

3. Specify the system before ordering

Send the protected area dimensions, deer pressure, expected vegetation and terrain, required height above finished grade, mesh drawing, knot and coating, gate schedule, corner and end assemblies, roll length and quantity. Include a plan for uneven ground and bottom gaps. The deer and game fence range shows KUNYU options for a bulk project; the chosen fence must match the installation design.