RE: pie-bald
A pie-bald deer is a recessive gene. Most grow smaller antlers, have stumpy leggs, and most don't grow that large. If you are interested in quality deer, I would recommend getting rid of every one out there. Yes, they are unique, but not something I like on my hunting lands. I take out any that I may see. I just don't want that gene running through the herd. As always in wildlife, you may find a good trophy pie-bald, but if you look at the record book, I don't think any of them were pie-bald deer.