Would you shoot an albino deer?

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  1. Justin

    Justin Administrator

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    Carrying this over from our Facebook page - would you shoot an albino deer if it were legal in your state? I'd like to hear everyone's opinions for and against.

    Me personally, I would do it in a heartbeat if it were legal. There's no scientific basis for protecting albino deer, and it would be a once in a lifetime trophy.
     
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    I would shoot a mature Albino buck for sure. I would pass on an Albino doe in hopes she had more. :)
     
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    Yes I would, and I actually know a couple people who have. We actually spotted a half albino deer right under one of our stands after Christmas.
     
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    Knowing who I am and what type of Hunter I am I wouldn't....for me the fact that they are something you don't see everyday (at least I don't) and it's just rare imho....but this is coming from a guy who has hunted for over 25yrs...and I didn't harvest my 1st Doe until I was 19yrs old (and I'm 40 now) and even to this day I haven't taken a Doe down in over 5yrs...just something I've never dealt with I guess...but also have no issues with anyone who would take a Albino...I mean they would make a beautiful Mount on a wall in the basement
     
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    yes and it would go on the wall
     
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    Without a doubt.
     
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    SouthDakotaHunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    To me an Albino is no different than a deer born with 3 legs, it may be rare but it's still a genetic defect and if given the opportunity I'm taking it out of the herd.... Plus it would be going on my wall :-)
     
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    So then using this logic I assume you also wouldn't shoot a 220" non-typical with double drops?


    :moose:
     
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    As far as I know they taste the same as regular deer.
     
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    rknierim Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Absolutely!!
     
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    Without a doubt!

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    Yep...
     
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    I shot this one in Wisconsin a couple years ago...
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    Yuuuuuuuuuuup!
     
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    Legal, then I sure would.
     
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    I'd love to shoot one, I actually am thinking of targeting an albino next fall in a nearby area there are a few around.
     
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    If it was legal. You bet. And it would get mounted.
     
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    and probably look way better on the wall no matter how big or small the rack.

    Um, Yes I sure would.
     
    Sticknstringarchery, Mar 8, 2012
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    ATbuckhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would take an albino in a split second. It sure would make a a great mount!
     
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    Sure would, and would not look back
     
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