Comments on: Piebald Deer – What are They?

By: SmartGuy

SmartGuy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:16 +0000

White coloration is not a dominant trait in any species of animal. Typically dark coloration is much more dominant. Just look at people. Blue eyed-blond haired people are much more rare than brown eyed-brown haired people. The same with animals. White or light coloration is a recessive gene… ask any wildlife biologist.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:39:14 +0000

I shot a piebald deer during deer hunting last year. The deer had a big long white streak on its neck, but the fawn with it was normal deer colored. The doe was about 3 or 4 years old.

By: dan

dan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:42:43 +0000

There is a piebald deer roaming Sterling, New Jersey. It had a partner, which I don’t see anymore. The piebald is beautiful, but is much a loner.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:51:34 +0000

I had a close encounter with a piebald tonight. He was a perfect framed 6 point large body deer. I would say 50% white. I was bow hunting he came up on my right within 10 yards of me. I couldn’t get a shot but if I never see a deer the rest of this year my season is still complete. THAT TOPS ALL OF MY EXPERIENCES SO FAR!

By: Catherine Maffett

Catherine Maffett — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:36:51 +0000

I would like to know if piebald deer are considered a risk in terms of susceptablity to disease and the spreading of disease that is considered dangerous to humans or other animals?