No he has humped back, which is one of the side effects of pieball gene
Here is a little more info on the piebald gene in case anyone is interested. Its genetic defect that effects less than 1% of white tail deer so its pretty rare. But since they are protected in some states and bad lucky to shoot in other areas, they are increasing in numbers in return hurting the white tail gene pool. Some of the genetic problems that are cause by the recessive gene are the arching spine aka scoliosis, short legs, deformed feer, under bite and a bowing of the nose which is called Roman nose. From what i have heard the gene has really effected the deer herd around Lochloosa and Grove Park and it has been that way for years. I personally have seen 4 different piebald deer since we moved out here couple years ago so for all you guys that get lucky enough to see one while in the stand you really should do the gene pool a service and harvest it.
That's pretty interesting! I killed a little 4pt buck many years ago that had a lot more white specks than I had ever seen, not a pronounced as the one in your picture, but still enough to make you do a double take when his head was hidden by some thick weeds! Have I shot a spotted fawn? Sent the hide to a guy to tan it with hair on and never saw it again.
Thanks for bringing us up to speed on these interesting deer!
Treefarmer
Here is a little more info on the piebald gene in case anyone is interested. Its genetic defect that effects less than 1% of white tail deer so its pretty rare. But since they are protected in some states and bad lucky to shoot in other areas, they are increasing in numbers in return hurting the white tail gene pool. Some of the genetic problems that are cause by the recessive gene are the arching spine aka scoliosis, short legs, deformed feer, under bite and a bowing of the nose which is called Roman nose. From what i have heard the gene has really effected the deer herd around Lochloosa and Grove Park and it has been that way for years. I personally have seen 4 different piebald deer since we moved out here couple years ago so for all you guys that get lucky enough to see one while in the stand you really should do the gene pool a service and harvest it.
Ive been hunting Lochloosa for many years and only live a few miles away and I can say I have never seen a piebald deer there. I mostly hunt off cooter bob rd back towards the praire.
Years ago (early 2000's) I used to see them just north of the fish camp.
