Each year, wildlife, including deer, bear, wild boar, beaver, and many others, destroys thousands of acres of agricultural crops. In 2010, it was reported that wildlife damaged $29.4 million in crops in North Carolina. Damage to wildlife harms farmers' crops and also harms plant health. They affect almost all crops; It primarily affects corn, soybeans and peanuts and can cost the farmer hundreds or even thousands of dollars in lost yield. Damage to wildlife also compromises crop health. This could lead to the spread of diseases through crops and, in rare cases, even to humans. Identifying which animal caused the damage is an important part of stopping the damage. Each animal leaves marks that help farmers identify the type of animal causing the damage. The next step after identifying the animal is to prevent it from damaging crops. There are many ways farmers can do this: traps, special permits and acoustic deterrence. Every farmer must decide how to deal with wildlife that causes damage. Identifying an animal causing crop damage can be quite easy if you know what to look for. Tracks, damage type, and scat are three big identifiers. Each animal leaves distinct marks that can help farmers identify that animal. Deer are probably the best-known animal in the United States. They damage thousands of agricultural acres every year. Identifying a deer is quite simple. Deer have hooves instead of feet. They have two toes and their toes form a "V" when they walk. They can weigh anywhere from 50 to 400 pounds depending on the deer's habitat and diet. Most deer are brown with a white chest and white belly. Male deer have antlers that some farmers may see antler rub marks on their crops. White-tailed goddesses... center of card... discourages animals from entering. A woven fence is usually the best fence option. They require little maintenance but can be a little expensive if used for a large field. The fence can be used to keep wildlife such as deer, bears, feral hogs, beavers and many other wild animals out of the fenced area. Because fencing is so expensive, farmers must decide whether there is enough damage to require a fence to be put in place and also the value of the crop to be fenced. Farmers can also use noise deterrence to prevent animals from causing damage to crops. Noise deterrence involves farmers using loud noises to scare away animals. This is usually done while the animals are in the field committing damage. Propane cannons are usually used for this purpose because they can make a loud bang and not fire a projectile. Using blanks in a gun can also work, but it's not as loud as a propane cannon.