The town of Fort Frances has filed its application for federal funding to help chase deer away from the airport.
The money would be for a 5,800 metre long fence, costing about $300-thousand.
The town is also seeking approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources on plans to deal with deer if funding doesn't come through.
It includes installing motion detection noise equipment along main deer trails near the airport and allowing a bow hunt cull if and when deer become a major concern to aircraft.
