1. (1) The carcass of a bear must be tagged in accordance with Sections 23A-4-709 and R657-33-15.
2. (2) The carcass of a bear must be tagged with a temporary possession tag or electronic harvest code before the carcass is moved from or the hunter leaves the site of kill.

3. (3) 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.

4. (4) A person may not hunt or pursue a black bear after:

   1. (a) shooting and retrieving a black bear;
   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.

5. (5) The temporary possession tag or electronic harvest code:

   1. (a) must remain attached to the pelt or unskinned carcass until the permanent possession tag is attached; and
   2. (b) is only valid for 48 hours after the date of kill.
6. (6) A person may not possess a bear pelt or unskinned carcass without a valid permanent possession tag affixed to the pelt or unskinned carcass. This provision does not apply to a person in possession of properly tagged carcass or pelt within 48 hours after the kill, provided the person was issued and is in possession of a valid permit.

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