1. (1) A person that takes a big game species must tag the carcass, as provided in Sections 23A-4-709 and R657-5-17, immediately upon taking possession of the carcass.

2. (2) To tag a carcass, a person shall:

   1. (a) completely detach the tag from the permit;
   2. (b) completely remove the appropriate notches to correspond with the date the animal was taken; or
   3. (c) electronically notch the electronic permit appropriately to correspond with the date the animal was taken and other information required; and
   4. (d) attach the physical tag to the carcass so that the tag is securely fastened and visible; or
   5. (e) if e-tagging, must have electronic harvest code in your possession.

3. (3) A person may not:

   1. (a) remove more than one notch indicating the date; or
   2. (b) tag more than one carcass using the same physical or electronic permit.

4. (4) A person may not hunt or pursue a big game species after:

   1. (a) shooting and retrieving big game;
   2. (b) the tag is detached from the permit;
   3. (c) any of the notches have been removed from the tag; or
   4. (d) the tag is electronically notched through a state issued application.

KEY: wildlife, game laws, big game

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-4-201; 23A-4-207