Here in Maryland, deer see a yard full of hosta as a never-ending buffet ! The other day, I was returning home at dusk and couldn't get at my drive way because of the small heard of deer standing in the street. They moved when they were good and ready.
We've actually been lucky this year in terms of deer damage though. Usually, they take my expensive hosta (of course) down to the ground. They also like our young firebush. We have to put fences up, spray, sprinkle, etc.