# Deer Fence Boerne TX | Game Fencing | Boerne Fence > Deer fence and high game fence in Boerne, TX, around gardens, orchards, yards and acreage. $8–$20/ft, yard runs to 8 ft. Free estimates. URL: https://boernefence.com/deer-game-fencing/ # Deer Fencing in Boerne, TX That Keeps Deer Out of Your Garden or Your Land Around Boerne, we hear it every spring: the deer ate the garden again. A **deer fence in Boerne, TX** has to be tall enough that deer don't try, tight at the bottom so they can't push under, and braced well enough to stay that way. We build it for backyard gardens, orchards, whole yards and full acreage. - High fence for game on acreage - Deer fence around gardens and orchards - Whole-yard deer fencing - Gates that close tight to the ground ## Why Deer Fences Fail Most deer fences that don't work fail for one of three reasons. We see the same ones around Boerne. - **Too short.** A hungry deer can clear a fence most people would call tall. That's why 8 ft is the usual height. - **Gaps at the bottom.** Deer, and plenty of smaller animals, will push under a loose bottom edge or slip through a gate that doesn't close flush. - **Slack wire.** When a corner or brace shifts, the wire loosens and sags, and a sagging fence is a shorter fence. That's why the corners and braces get the most care. If they're set solid in the rock, the wire stays tight. ## Garden, Yard or Acreage? ### Garden and Orchard Enclosures A fence around your beds and fruit trees is the most affordable fix. The run is short, so you can go full height without a big bill. Young fruit trees are a favorite target, and an orchard fence protects them until they're big enough to handle some browsing. ### Whole-Yard Deer Fencing If you want to fence the whole lot without losing the view, black-coated wire is the usual choice. It's hard to see from a distance, it blends into the trees, and it doesn't block light. A lot of people run it along the back and sides, where a [wood privacy fence](https://boernefence.com/wood-cedar-privacy-fences/) or [chain link](https://boernefence.com/chain-link-fences/) would cost more than they want to spend there. ### High Fence for Game On acreage, an 8 ft game fence keeps deer out or holds game in. This is a bigger build with long runs, heavy braces and gates at the entries. Our guide on [how high fence for game gets built](https://boernefence.com/guide/high-fence-game-fence-construction/) walks through each stage. ## What Wire Should You Use? The wire decides how long the fence lasts and how well it holds when animals push on it. Three kinds come up most. - **Fixed-knot wire** has a wrap at every crossing that locks the wires in place. It stays square under tension and holds up when a buck pushes on it, which is why it's common for high game fence. - **High-tensile wire** is stronger for its weight and stretches tighter over long runs, so it needs fewer line posts. - **Graduated spacing** puts the openings closer together near the ground and wider near the top, so small animals stay out down low. Fixed-knot and high-tensile wire cost more up front. On a long run they're usually worth it, because they hold their stretch better than cheaper wire. ## Low Spots, Creek Crossings and Gates Long fence lines cross dips, draws and creeks where the ground drops away, and those are the places deer find first. We fit the wire to the ground at every dip and add posts where the line changes grade, so there's no gap to crawl under. Where small animals are a problem, we can run a tight cable along the bottom and tie the wire to it so it can't be pushed up. ### Managing Water and Entries A creek in a hard rain can wash out a fence, or pile brush against it until it acts like a dam. Where a line crosses running water, we build a water gap: a section that swings with the water instead of holding it back. Gates need the same care as the rest of the fence. A good deer fence gate is as tall as the fence, closes tight to the ground, and swings without dragging. For acreage entries with trucks and trailers, see [pipe and ranch fencing](https://boernefence.com/pipe-ranch-fencing/) for ranch gates and [driveway and automatic gates](https://boernefence.com/driveway-automatic-gates/) for automatic entries. ## How Much Does Deer Fence Cost Around Boerne? What most jobs around Boerne cost, installed. Deer fence, yard and garden runs to 8 ft acreage fence: $8 to $20 per foot Walk gate: $150 to $400 Double drive gate: $400 to $1,200 Short garden and yard runs sit at the low end; full 8 ft game fence on acreage sits at the high end. ### What can raise or lower your price - **Height** Full 8 ft fence uses taller posts and more wire. - **Wire type** Fixed-knot and high-tensile wire cost more but last. - **Rock and slope** Braces drilled into rock and lines that climb hills. - **Clearing and gates** Brush on the line and each gate add to the total. **Worked examples:** A square 10-acre tract has about 2,640 ft of perimeter. In deer fence, that's about $21,120 to $52,800 before gates. ## Deer Fence on Hill Country Slopes Deer around Boerne are used to people and bold about yards. They'll clear a short fence from a standstill. On a slope it's worse: a deer standing on the uphill side has a head start on the jump, so a fence that looks tall from the house can be easy from above. That's why 8 ft is the common standard, and why we look hard at grade before we set the height. Game fence runs long distances over stony uplands, so the corner and brace posts have to be rock-solid. We drill them into limestone and set them in concrete, then stretch the wire. ## Deer Fence From Garden to Ranch The same idea at four different scales: tall, tight and well braced. Garden enclosure with a walk-in gate. Orchard fence to protect young trees. Whole-yard deer fence that blends into the trees. High fence across open pasture. ## Why Choose Boerne Fence for Deer and Game Fencing? - ### Tall enough to work We size the fence for your slope, not a catalog number, so deer don't just hop it from the uphill side. - ### No gaps at the bottom Graduated wire and gates that close flush keep deer and smaller animals from pushing under. - ### Braced in rock Corners drilled into the limestone and set in concrete, so long runs stay tight. - ### Straight prices Garden run or acreage fence, it's priced by the foot. The estimate is free. ## How a Deer Fence Job Works - 01 ### Walk the area We walk the garden, yard or fence line with you and look at slope, rock, trees and where deer are getting in. - 02 ### Set height and wire We match height and wire to the job, from a garden enclosure to an 8 ft game fence, and price it per foot. - 03 ### Braces and posts Corner and brace posts are drilled and set in concrete, then line posts go in along a straight, clear line. - 04 ### Stretch, gate, check Wire is stretched tight and tied off, gates are hung to close flush, and we check every low spot for gaps. ## Deer and Game Fence Questions, Answered ### How tall does a deer fence need to be? 8 ft is the common standard for keeping deer out. A small garden can sometimes get by lower, but on a slope deer jumping from the uphill side need the full height. ### Will a deer fence around just my garden work? Yes. A garden enclosure is the most affordable way to protect beds and fruit trees. Keep it tall and make sure the gate closes tight to the ground. ### Can deer see wire fence? Thin wire can be hard for deer to see, especially at first. Visible top wires or flagging help deer notice the fence so they don't run into it. ### Do you build high fence for game on ranches? Yes. We build 8 ft high game fence on acreage around Boerne, Comfort, Sisterdale and Spring Branch, with braces set in rock and gates at the entries. ## Deer and Game Fencing Guides ### [How a High Game Fence Is Built on Hill Country Acreage](https://boernefence.com/guide/high-fence-game-fence-construction/) How an 8 ft game fence goes in on Hill Country acreage: line clearing, braces set in rock, stretching wire, gates and low spots. Prefer to call? 830-388-7330 ## Related Services ### [Pipe and Ranch Fencing](https://boernefence.com/pipe-ranch-fencing/) ### [Chain Link Fences](https://boernefence.com/chain-link-fences/) ### [Driveway and Automatic Gates](https://boernefence.com/driveway-automatic-gates/) ## Ready to Keep the Deer Out? Tell us what the deer are getting into, and we'll come out and look at it with you. The estimate is free.