Piebald deer - shoot?

[LoggerDan]

I wouldn’t shoot o white, albino or piebald. I don’t think they possess any sort of significant meaning, but there’s nothing about them interesting enough for me to kill them. Rather just watch it.

I’ve killed enough animals in my lifetime that I don’t need to shoot such a unique creature.

 

[Eleven]

And I say smoke him.

As in with applewood chucks!!

 

[Jkr61]

They’re a few states that it’s illegal to shoot albino deer. There are also some laws on shooting piebalds I’d check the regs for where you live.

 

[Maverick1]

Your on a hunting forum asking people if they'd shoot unique buck??
What do you think the majority are going to reply with??
Post a grip and grin...

Kind of like asking “do I need more gear or another gun?”

 

[TK161BOONER]

I bet eating an albino deer gives you super powers then...

As Nacho said “Special Eagle Powers”

 

[MattB]

So we all agree that Albinos are bad mojo to shoot…

Who is “we” exactly? Albinos are made of meat too.

 

[Mikido]

I would. Remember to skin it the opposite way, so the main patch of white is in the center of the hide.

 

[dieselchessy]

Is it just the coloring on the near shoulder? The buck looks to be at an odd posture with the near side front shoulder/leg.

 

[Rich M]

Well, that depends on where you stand on Native American or even Arthurian legends, but some think a white deer is powerful magic And not to be touched.

if you think I am kidding, talk to some northeast deer hunters. It is a more commonly held view than you would think.

There is a state where albino deer are common and illegal to shoot (WI?), but everyone else I know would pop and albino or piebald in a heartbeat.

I gave up worrying about "magic" and "spirituality" in hunting a long time ago.

 

[Traveler]

It’s a legal deer. Shoot it Every day and twice on Sunday.

 

[weekender7]

My wife got this one:

and I got this one

they eat just fine

 

[Yoder]

If It was a big buck, I wouldn't care what color it was. I'm all bout diversity and Inclusion.

 

[jlw0142]

Had a piebald doe on my property last year, and I would have shot her without hesitation. You never know when you will get another chance, they are few and far between where I come from. I have only ever seen one. Even if it isn’t a stud buck, it would make a nice rug or wall decor!


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[Swamp Fox]

Well, that depends on where you stand on Native American or even Arthurian legends, but some think a white deer is powerful magic And not to be touched.

if you think I am kidding, talk to some northeast deer hunters. It is a more commonly held view than you would think.

This ^^^

Some of you nimrods seem like no fun at all.

Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to you. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your souls.​

And you're definitely not invited to my next Halloween party. : (

( So you have that going for you, which is nice ... ; ) )

I saw a white deer while driving about six or eight weeks ago. Big wow factor vs piebald, which are close to not exactly uncommon.

What would Merlin do?

 

[robtattoo]

Well, that depends on where you stand on Native American or even Arthurian legends, but some think a white deer is powerful magic And not to be touched.

if you think I am kidding, talk to some northeast deer hunters. It is a more commonly held view than you would think.

They’re a few states that it’s illegal to shoot albino deer. There are also some laws on shooting piebalds I’d check the regs for where you live.

Absolutely illegal to shoot an albino in TN. Piebald or amelenastic are fair game though. I'd drop that particular fatty like a red hot rock!

 

[Trevor96]

Absolutely illegal to shoot an albino in TN. Piebald or amelenastic are fair game though

Same in WI

We were seeing a nice buck all summer that was almost all white, including his velvet, that if I got a chance I would take him no problem

 

[Fordguy]

Albinism is caused by a genetic mutation. It can he inherited or happen randomly in vertebrate populations. The fact of the matter is that albino animals are less fit and have poorer odds of survival. They lack melanin which protects the skin from the sun, they're more likely to have sunburn and skin cancers, vision and hearing problems, and the lack of hair pigmentation does little to conceal them from predators unless they're in the middle of a snowscape, and in harsh winter climates those all white animals would not absorb heat from the sun as easily as their normally colored herd mates.

Being different or unique does not make them deserving of special protection. The reason that albino animals are rare is that they are poorly equipped for survival compared to their "normal" herdmates.
Albinism is probably not a traits to encourage in the population if we want fittest, most adaptable animals to pass on their genes.
Albino or piebald, if it strikes your fancy, shoot.

 

[doc holiday13]

is one more WKR saying "shoot it" gonna change your mind?
Maybe I'll say let it walk so someone else could shoot it. He's mature. Just depends on if you think you'll have a chance at wacking him next year when he puts all his energy into antler growth instead of body growth

 

[Oldbuff]

Cool images. He could create a lovely blanket.

 

[Roger17]

Well, I'm native american and if I saw a piebald or an albino deer, the only bad mojo would be for the deer, 'cause I'm shooting it if I can.

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