Yeah they're weird in that they show no fear of humans. I've heard they will kill even a black widow. nteresting read. I have one hangs out on patio, think he eats Flys I've swatted.
Trail cams start at around $50. Hell u can even get em send notifications to your phone and see what moved in your garden . Take pics or videos at night. .
Lets see 25 ways to repel deer some been working 40 yrs. Plant some beans and use em all. Beans will be a mess cause deer like beans. Deer don't eat weed. My cat keeps elephants out the garden.