Get a dog and a cat. That's the only thing that repels deer and sometimes that doesn't work. The raccoons like to get in the corn and pet food. I doubt you'll see a bear unless they raid the trash can. Deer will eat everything. I bought a pellet gun and pop them whenever I find them in the yard. Hank Ingram Blacksburg, Va http://hillbilly.programmer.webjump.com ______________________________________________________ Get your free web-based email at http://www.xoom.com Birthday? Anniversary? Send FREE animated greeting cards for any occassion at http://greetings.xoom.com