Rationale for prohibition on shooting albino deer?
Some states, including Oklahoma, prohibit shooting albino (white) deer. As far as I know, albino deer are not a different species of deer that is in danger of extinction. I think albinoism is merely a recessive genetic trait that rarely manifests and is in fact a major disadvantage of those deer who express this trait. So, why do states prohibit shooting albino deer?
I think there may be some superstition associated with white deer, that white deer are thought to have special spiritual value or powers. What do you all think?