What about the white deer I have seen, are they protected?

This has been a concern shared by a number of residents and was specifically discussed with Council prior to the approval of this program. Our selected wildlife management firm has specific instructions to avoid all albino/white deer and has acknowledged their plans to comply in writing.  

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1. Why is there a deer culling program?
2. Who will be performing the deer management operation?
3. What are Blue Ridge Wildlife & Pest Management's qualifications and how were they selected?
4. How much will this cost the City?
5. How will the deer be removed?
6. What should I do if I think I hear gunshots?
7. What happens to the deer?
8. When is this taking place?
9. Where will this happen?
10. Am I allowed in the parks while this happens?
11. Are citizens allowed to shoot deer in the City?
12. What about the white deer I have seen, are they protected?
13. What do I do if I have additional questions?