I live in southern WV, and we are overrun with deer. Even with bow and gun seasons yearly, not enough deer are killed yearly to keep them from being nuisance animals. Once deer establish their territory, they stay in that area as long as their food source holds out, and if that food source is in your yard, they will strip leaves and bark from young trees, shrubs and bushes, eat your flowers roots and all, and eat birdseed from a feeder. Deer are bold enough to eat flowers off your patio or deck, and will eat pretty much anything if they are hungry enough, even if it is something marketed as "deer resistant". Does with little ones to feed are voracious eaters, they are very destructive, and all deer are viewed as true pests in my area. Between our dogs, and the pellet rifle, we keep them out of our yard. Deer hides are very tough, and while pellets do not penetrate their skin, they feel the sting, remember that experience, and avoid your yard. My flowers and shrubs have not been touched for about 7 years.