Growing and maintaining a vegetable garden is hard work. You can take pride in placing fresh, homegrown vegetables on your table. But you aren't the only one that loves your garden. Wildlife in the area will soon make your garden a nightly stop.
Whether it is a small rabbit, or a large deer, the damage can be major and your harvest potential reduced. Knowing what type of animal is feasting in your garden is the first step to preventing its return. Placing a digital game camera within the vicinity of your garden is a great first step.
I live along the edge of a wooded area. I see a lot of wildlife. Daily I see deer browsing on the edge of my property, but there is also a healthy population of turkey, rabbits, raccoons, possums, etc. I like to use a game camera in conjunction with a live catch animal trap. This way, I have the ability to see how my make-shift chicken wire barrier is being defeated, and I can determine the best trap placement.