Is it deer resistant?

Yes

Golden Male Fern is deer resistant.

Dryopteris affinis subsp. affinis

Deer: Rarely
Height: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Spread: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Zones: 4–9
Light: Partial shade

Fern
Perennial

Golden Male Fern (Dryopteris affinis subsp. affinis)

Photo: Rosser1954 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Also called Golden-Scaled Male Fern

More details

Light: Partial shade, Shade
Type: Fern, Perennial
Maintenance: Low
Growth: Medium
Foliage: Evergreen
Features: Drought tolerant
Best uses: Accent, Border, Mass planting, Small space, Woodland

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