Great article @wildhomesteading. We have a very healthy deer population in the area we live in, but hunting is allowed. This area is known for its deer and turkey hunting. In addition to hunting, there are several large predators that keep the deer popllation in check. The Fisher and Coyotes prey on the young deer. With over 300 trees planted on our property, browsing deer are a real problem. It may not seem practical, but three times a year I use a very environmental friendly mixture of eggs and milk to keep the deer from browsing on low lying branches. The mixture calls for 2 dozen eggs to a gallon of milk. This concoction is mixed with a blender and put into a spray bottle. I use a commercial sprayer as there are so many trees to spray. The mixture dries in about 1/2 hour and you're good for at least four months. This will help stop the browsing, but I'm not sure it will keep the deer from using the trees for a deer rub.