All the above info is correct! I would like to add that in some states shooting albino' s is against the law....I' ve never heard of anyone saying anything similar about melanistic deer though. IMO niether should be protected....both are genetic abnormalities and protecting that is condoning improper deer management![:' (] Simply put, the states that protect these " special" deer are only protecting them based on emotions....they' re " pretty." There is no scientific reason to protect such animals. I' d whack it if you get the chance and do just like MD said and get a full body mount!