Through proper planning, plant selections, and management, the ongoing problem of deer damage to our valuable plants can be lessened. There should be some tolerance to a certain amount of damage to plants in areas of high deer population. Having low cost plants in strategic areas can fulfill a deer's appetite before they start nosing around your prized plants. Choosing deer resistant plants is the best way to avoid problems. Experiment with a variety of plants in your area to see if they are bothered.
Deer are definitely different in what they eat from area to area.
Also, regardless of the pallet of plants to design with, it is always possible to end up with an interesting landscape with four seasons of interest. I think that there should be more research on how to control deer populations more efficiently and accurately. Topics dealing with wildlife control are very sensitive and should be looked at with and open attitude. I consider myself a naturalist and think hunting is a viable way to keep populations intact. Respect for nature and its systems should be our number one concern.