Question
The blue atlas cedars , subalpine spruces , and norwegion pines have been devoured by mule deer from the 5 foot level and below.  The branches appear intact, but the needles have been eaten.   Will the needles grow back or am I stuck with strange looking trees now???????

Answer
They will grow back--some of the lower branches may not refoliate but the upper buds will leave out and form new needles. The deer were after the fertilizer rich trees so do not fertilize these and the deer feeding should stop. If the top of the tree was eaten a new bud will be formed but you will have a crook in the trunk where the feeding occurred. Over time this crook will not be as visible. I would let the trees grow for a year and then decide if you want to replace them. I would lean to not doing anything.