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WhitetailArchery369

08-08-2007 01:20 AM

Black deer

how rare are these, is this the only one ever shot, anyone seen one or harvested one?

AR 34 eight point

08-08-2007 01:56 AM

RE: Black deer

Looks like a great job of photo editor.......... Looks cool though.

Brett/IL

08-08-2007 04:59 AM

RE: Black deer

That pic. has been around a while. It is actually a genetic disorder called melanosis. It is rare, but can happen anywhere.

hvyhitter19

08-08-2007 06:00 AM

RE: Black deer

Now thats pretty crazy...

bearklr

08-08-2007 06:13 AM

RE: Black deer

Here's a few more pics of melanistic deer for ya.

This one is from Texas

This one is from Bucks county Pa

And here's an article on melanistic deer if you want to read about it.

http://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/weirdwhitetails/wt_1201melanistic/

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