1. (1)(a) Evidence of sex must remain attached to the carcass or pelt of each bear until a permanent tag has been attached by the division.

   1. (b) if electronic tagging, a photo of the sex organs taken within the app will fulfill the requirements of (1)(a) in accordance with Rule R657-73.
2. (2) The pelt and skull must be presented to the division in an unfrozen condition to allow the division to gather management data.
3. (3) The division may seize any pelt not accompanied by its skull.

KEY: wildlife, bear, game laws

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 31, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-1-101; 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305