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Get some 2×2 stakes, about 4-6 feet tall, and stake them around your tree. Often, Campbell doesn’t even use the cloth. Just the act of bumping into the stakes can be enough for deer to look elsewhere.

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Family-friendly fall hikes near Chicago—all under 3 hours away. Enjoy kid-friendly trails and peak foliage this autumn.