1. (1)(a) A person that takes a tundra swan or sandhill crane must tag the carcass, as provided in Sections 23A-4-709 and R657-9-6, immediately upon taking possession of the carcass and reaching a location listed in Subsections (i) through (iii), that is closest to the place where the carcass was first retrieved by the hunter, another person, or a dog:

   1. (i) the blind or fixed location in the field where the person taking the tundra swan was set up and from where they shot at the tundra swan;

      1. (ii) a vessel available to the person; or
      2. (iii) the first area of land free from standing water.
   2. (b) "Vessel" means, any type of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

2. (2) To tag a tundra swan and sandhill crane carcass, a person shall:

   1. (a) completely detach the tag from the license or permit;
   2. (b) completely remove the appropriate notches to correspond with the date the tundra swan or sandhill crane was taken; or
   3. (c) electronically notch the electronic permit appropriately to correspond with the date a tundra swan and sandhill crane 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 tundra swan or sandhill crane carcass using the same physical or electronic permit.

4. (4) A person may not hunt or pursue a tundra swan or sandhill crane after;

   1. (a) shooting and retrieving the tundra swan or sandhill crane;
   2. (b) the tag is detached from the permit; or
   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