Electric Fence for Wildlife Guide
An electric fence for wildlife guide listing the main steps for planning, building, and checking a fence used to keep deer, hogs, or other animals out of crops.
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The steps on this page
- Identify the animals to exclude
- Plan the layout and gates
- Use a charger per the manufacturer
- Install proper grounding
- Set wire spacing for the target animal
- Add warning signs
- Keep vegetation off the wires
- Test the fence regularly
- Keep safety rules for people and pets
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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