Ian Davis highlights poses from an early 15th-century book, “Il Fior di Battaglia” by Fior Furlan de Civida, at his home in Franklin on Friday…

Ian Davis poses with his saber and fencing gear in the living room of his home in Franklin on Friday afternoon. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Dail…

Ian Davis poses with his fencing gear in the living room of his home in Franklin on Friday afternoon. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)

Ian Davis poses with a longsword and his fencing gear in the living room of his home in Franklin on Friday afternoon. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconi…

Ian Davis’ fencing swords are displayed on a chair in the living room of his home in Franklin on Friday afternoon. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia D…

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Winter is near, and, for most of us, so are the deer. They need extra food now, to get ready for winter, and some of what they eat — green lea…