Each electronic swan or big game license must be electronically registered at the time of harvest or prior to the transport of a harvested swan or big game, as provided in SDCL 41-14-14. Upon being electronically registered and prior to the transport, the licensee shall affix the Department of Game, Fish and Parks-provided harvest confirmation number. The harvest confirmation number must be legible and affixed using durable material around one leg of a mountain lion, turkey, or swan, and to all hoofed big game animals as follows:

1. (1) Around one hind leg, between the hoof and ankle joint;
2. (2) Around the hock tendon, directly above the ankle joint on one hind leg; or
3. (3) Around the base of the antler or horn.

Source: 51 SDR 140, effective June 30, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18 (2)(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18 (2)(10), 41-6-22 , 41-14-14 , 41-14-16 . .